Medical Laboratory Assistant

4 months ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Applications are invited from suitably experienced individuals for the post of Medical Laboratory Assistant within the Clinical Chemistry laboratory of our Blood Sciences Department, based at Birmingham Women’s Hospital.

The successful applicant will work in the Clinical Chemistry/ Foetal Anamoly Screening Reception. They will ensure the timely preparation of specimens to aid diagnosis and treatment. The post holder will also assist with the maintenance and running of laboratory equipment and support the point of care service.

The Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust provides the widest range of paediatric and maternity services for Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond, with over 300,000 patient visits every year. The Chemistry Laboratory includes the FAS service, one of the largest in the Country

You will be joining the department at the beginning of an exciting transformation as the two department merges.

We are looking for a highly motivated and competent individual to enhance the team.

The post holder will be expected to participate in the Clinical Chemistry out of hour’s service. As we progress with our modernisation there is an expectation that your routine place of work may include both hospitals

Area to be worked in

Receipt of all samples for Clinical Chemistry and Foetal Anomaly Screening

Receipt and dispatch of Research and Development samples

Sample preparation for analytical platforms.

Data entry for all samples

Sending samples onto specialist laboratories

Receipt of deliveries and forward movement to the correct department.

Welcoming of visitor for all Pathology areas

Clerical and Administration duties as required

Collection of samples from Clinical areas

Basic Analyser maintenance

Result entry and checking.

Stock Management

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.



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