Infection Science Laboratory Assistant

4 weeks ago


StokeonTrent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Associate Practitioner in the Virology Laboratories. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the rapid provision of Covid-19 and respiratory virus testing services for the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas, and will be expected to work 24-hour shifts, including late and night shifts. The role will involve supporting the Biomedical Scientist staff working within the laboratory, and applicants will be expected to have a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent.

Requirements

  • Good general education demonstrated by GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades A-C in maths, English and a Science subject
  • NVQ Level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

  • Foundation Degree
  • Familiarity with Pathology IT systems
  • Previous experience of working in a laboratory setting

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country, serving around three million people. We are proud to provide a diagnostic pathology service to University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Mid-Cheshire Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust, and East-Cheshire NHS Trust, as well as community trusts and healthcare providers within the Staffordshire and Cheshire areas and beyond.

Our Values

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, fostering a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. We create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent.



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