Medical Laboratory Assistant

2 months ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Full time
Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team in the Haematological Malignancy diagnostic laboratory at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Main Responsibilities
  • Perform day-to-day administrative and pre-analytical duties, including specimen reception, booking in of samples, and preparation of bone marrow slides.
  • Work in a quality-driven service, maintaining efficient workflow and adhering to UKAS ISO15189 standards.
  • Participate in laboratory-based activities, including Quality Assurance systems and the maintenance, calibration, and use of laboratory instrumentation.
  • Assist in the coordination and training of MLA staff, as well as demonstrating laboratory procedures to colleagues.
  • Perform sample reception duties, including receiving, sorting, labelling, bar coding, and racking of samples on arrival.
  • File, archive, and retrieve samples, dispatch samples to referral sites as appropriate.
  • Perform clerical tasks, including data input of patient demographics and request details, and the filing, copying, and retrieval of request forms.
  • Answer telephone enquiries and perform visitor reception duties.
  • Prepare and collate information in preparation for MDT meetings.
  • Perform general house-keeping duties, including safe disposal of waste, general cleaning, and tidying, and laundry management.
  • Maintain stocks of laboratory supplies, including ensuring adequate supplies of general laboratory items.
  • Prepare simple solutions, reagents, and quality control materials.
  • Distribute request forms, sample bottles, and other consumables to users.
  • Participate in, review, and evaluate personal learning and training activities via the Personal Development Review process.
  • Comply with Trust policies and national legislation regarding confidentiality of patient information, the Data Protection Act 1998, and Health and Safety law.
  • Work flexibly and undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as required.
About Us

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the biggest employers in the city, with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education, and innovation, and are committed to delivering world-class healthcare to our patients.

We welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we strive to be better represented at NUH. We are a diverse and inclusive organisation, and are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and supportive of all staff.

The HMDN department is part of Cellular Pathology and provides a regional diagnostic service for the diagnosis of Haematological malignancies. We receive a variety of specimens, including bone marrows, bloods, and fluids, and perform investigations in conjunction with other disciplines to produce an integrated report.



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