Blood Science Lab Assistant — 30h Flexible NHS Role

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Blood Sciences team. The role involves receiving, checking and preparing samples for analysis, data entry of patient demographics and test requirements, and assisting in pathology stores to ensure timely delivery of consumables.

The post features a 30-hour per week pattern with rotating day weekends, evenings and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receipt, checking and preparation of samples for analysis in Blood Sciences.
• Provide friendly, confidential telephone enquiries to laboratory users, clinicians and patients.
• Enter patient demographics and test requirements into the laboratory information system.
• Support day-to-day operation of Pathology Stores ensuring timely delivery of consumables.

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Blood Sciences team. The role involves receiving, checking and preparing samples for analysis, data entry of patient demographics and test requirements, and assisting in pathology stores to ensure timely delivery of consumables.

The post features a 30-hour per week pattern with rotating day weekends, evenings and public holidays.