Medical Laboratory Assistant

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom HCA Healthcare UK Full time

Medical Lab Assistant - Histology
London, HCA Laboratories - Shropshire House, 10a Capper St, London WC1E 6JA
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week Monday - Friday
Permanent
This role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience

We’re looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Histology team at our HCA Laboratories based in Shropshire House. HCA Laboratories has over 35 years’ experience in providing pathology services, for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, IVF Clinics, Insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services. We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, and microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- To understand and carry out the policies as recorded in the HCA Quality Policy.
- To help ensure that the department meets the requirements for accreditation under the ISO 15189 standards.
- To contribute to the safe and efficient running of the histology service.
- To ensure that the welfare of the patient is paramount.
- Demonstrate a positive and responsive attitude to the work of the laboratory, to other members of the team and to service users.
- To liaise with pathologists, the histology team and external service users to ensure the histology pathway is correct.
- Liaise with technical and clinical staff to ensure optimal service delivery.
- Acceptance of histology samples and registration of patient data using the in-house software.
- Routine maintenance of the laboratory equipment
- Maintain good housekeeping within the dept.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

**What you’ll bring**:

- Experience in a Laboratory setting
- Histology experience desirable
- Effective communication
- Strong team player
- Ability to be flexible with hours & duties where needed
- High level of concentration and work effectively under pressure
- Good level of IT skills

**Why HCA UK?**

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Medical Lab Assistant, you’ll be eligible for:

- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers

**Diversity and Inclusion**

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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