Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 2) - Pathology - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the vital functions of a busy pathology department. Full training will be provided, making this position ideal for those looking to start their career in the medical field. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team, ensuring high standards of patient care and laboratory efficiency. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Basic theoretical knowledge of the role is required.
• Experience in a laboratory environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work in Central Specimen Reception, Pathology.
• Provide support in a laboratory environment.

Skills

Excellent keyboard skills

Attention to detail

Basic knowledge of Word

Basic knowledge of Excel

Education

A-C in Maths

A-C in English

A-C in a Science subject

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Main area Pathology Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Core shifts plus late shifts until 7pm and occasional weekend) Job ref 205-7187362

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Macclesfield Hospital Town Macclesfield Salary £24,169 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 21/05/2025 23:59

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Band 2

Job overview

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive.

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Band 2

Macclesfield

Permanent

Main duties of the job

The post will be based in Central Specimen Reception, Pathology, Macclesfield Hospital.

This is an interesting and important job, previous experience in this field is not essential as full training is given.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for full details on the main responsibilities.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager John Davenport.

• A-C in Maths, English and a Science subject
• Basic level of theoretical technical knowledge of the role

Experience

• Experience of working in a team and alone
• Experience of data entry and IT systems
• Previous NHS experience
• Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment

Skills

• Excellent keyboard skills and attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel

Important information about your application

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