Medical Laboratory Assistant

We are looking for a suitably experienced Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Electron Microscopy section of the Cellular Pathology Department at the Charing Cross Hospital site. The Electron Microscopy Unit provides a service for the West London Renal and Transplant centre together with a small amount of specialist neuropathology and other surgical biopsies. The applicant should be able to assist in a range of medical laboratory techniques, particularly in histopathology and electron microscopy to support the provision of an efficient service. The post holder will be required to undertake the technical processing and preparation of tissue biopsies ready for ultrastructural examination. The role would be ideally suited to a motivated and dynamic individual with an eye for detail and an appetite to develop their skills. If you enjoy working as part of a small team, have proven ability to multi-task, are a self-starter and a supportive team-player this is a rare and fantastic opportunity for you.
To be an efficient and flexible member of the Cellular Pathology laboratory Team providing a quality service to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. To support the scientists, medical staff and management teams to provide a safe and high quality service.
We are looking for a suitably experienced Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Electron Microscopy section of the Cellular Pathology Department at the Charing Cross Hospital site. The Electron Microscopy Unit provides a service for the West London Renal and Transplant centre together with a small amount of specialist neuropathology and other surgical biopsies.
The applicant should be suitably experienced to be able to cover a range of medical laboratory techniques, particularly in histopathology and electron microscopy to assist in the provision of an efficient service. The post holder will be required to undertake the technical processing and preparation of tissue biopsies ready for ultrastructural examination. The role would be ideally suited to a motivated and dynamic individual with an eye for detail and an appetite to develop their skills. If you enjoy working as part of a small team, have proven ability to multi-task, are a self-starter and a supportive team-player this is a rare and fantastic opportunity for you.
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2024, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
Monday 4 November 2024
Monday 2 December 2024
Monday 6 January 2025
Monday 3 February 2025
Monday 3 March 2025
Monday 7 April 2025
Monday 12 May 2025
Monday 2 June 2025
Monday 7 July 2025
Monday 4 August 2025
Monday 1 September 2025
Monday 6 October 2025
Monday 3 November 2025
Monday 1 December 2025
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.