Medical Laboratory Assistant

3 weeks ago


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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a full-time, permanent Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Pathology Specimen Reception team, based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

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

Previous experience in a 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 to GCSE grade 9 - 4 (or equivalent).

Please can applicants state their GCSE grades fully on their application form and comply with the person specification or their application may not be considered.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant is varied and involves supporting the scientific staff in the receipt, data entry and pre-analytic preparation of patient samples, preparing chemical solutions, 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.

You will be required to work hours per week. Core hours will be 10:00-18:30 (Monday-Friday) with a Late shift a week 12:00 -20:30 and weekend/bank holiday day shift 09:00 - 12:45. Shifts will vary according to service needs so flexibility is important.

About us

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

In the Blood Sciences department you will be working alongside a friendly, expert and energetic team of Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.

Please note, for vacancies that receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.

Positions available 2x full time permanent position and 1x part time fixed term position

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education up to GCSE including Maths, English and Science (Grades 9 - 4) or equivalent.

Desirable

NVQ level 2, Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience

Essential

Data Entry Experience

Desirable

Clinical NHS laboratory experience NHS Hospital experience

Knowledge

Essential

Basic theoretical knowledge to support sample processing / analytical processes Understanding of the need for confidentiality and data protection. Understanding of health and safety.

Skill

Essential

Accurate data entry and keyboard skills Ability to work as part of a team with indirect supervision

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