Medical Laboratory Assistant

3 weeks ago


Telford, United Kingdom The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Full time

We are looking to recruit a full time 12 month fixed term - maternity cover Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Pathology Specimen Reception team, based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant is varied and involves supporting the scientific staff (Biomedical Scientists) in the receipt, data entry and pre-analytic preparation of patient samples, maintaining stocks of consumable items, disposal of chemical and/ or biological waste, and maintaining and decontamination of complex laboratory equipment and as such is a key role in supporting a diagnostic service.

Our vision is to put patients at the centre of everything we do.

As part of your role, you will be required to participate in the out of hours working rotas of the department - including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/ Public holidays, according to service needs. Core working hours will be from 9:00 to 17:30, 5 days a week with one late shift a week 12:30 to 20:30. You will be required to work approximately 1 in 4 weekend shifts and occasional public holidays.

We are seeking passionate and self-motivated individuals who have an organised approach with good attention to detail and who can remain calm in stressful situations. You will need well developed communication and observation skills and should enjoy working as part of a team.

Previous experience in an NHS clinical laboratory or in analytical techniques would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. A good level of secondary education is required with English, Maths and Science at GCSE grade 9 - 4 (or equivalent).

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital care for more than 500,000 people from Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Pathology provides pathology services to the Trust and Shropshire County CCG, Telford and Wrekin CCG, Powys Teaching Health Board, Powys Healthcare Trust, and the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, amongst others.

Our Partnership consists of the NHS (NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, The Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and primary care/GPs), our local councils (Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council), along with the voluntary sector and other core partners involved in transforming the provision of health and care services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin for those we serve.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.



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