Healthcare Lab Assistant: Specimen Reception & Prep

MCS Group; Northern Ireland; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MCS Group is partnering with a leading healthcare organisation to recruit a Healthcare Lab Assistant. You will support specimen reception, processing and preparation for analysis, helping maintain high-quality patient care.

The role involves routine lab tasks, data entry and operating lab equipment, with a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. Equity and inclusion are emphasised by the employer.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English Language and one science subject at grades A-C, plus at least two years' relevant laboratory experience working in a hospital laboratory.
• Five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English Language and one science subject at grades A-C, and hold the IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I, or be willing to achieve this within 18 months of employment by completing the relevant support staff training portfolio.

Responsabilités

• Receiving, prioritising and preparing clinical samples for analysis, ensuring urgent specimens are handled in line with departmental requirements.
• Carrying out routine laboratory procedures, including sample preparation, centrifuging, pipetting and manual testing where required.
• Accurately entering and maintaining patient and laboratory information across relevant systems.
• Operating, monitoring and maintaining laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, refrigerators and freezers.
• Supporting quality management processes, including daily quality control checks, maintaining records and following standard operating procedures.
• Ensuring samples are correctly labelled, stored and packaged for referral to other laboratories in line with relevant regulations.
• Communicating with clinicians and other service users regarding sample requirements and any issues with specimens.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised laboratory environment, adhering to health and safety, confidentiality and infection prevention procedures.
• Supporting the wider laboratory team and contributing to the continuity of a 24-hour, 7-day service.

Formation

GCSEs incl English Language and one science subject

IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I or willingness to achieve within 18 months

Description du poste

MCS Group is partnering with a leading healthcare organisation to recruit a Healthcare Lab Assistant. You will support specimen reception, processing and preparation for analysis, helping maintain high-quality patient care.

The role involves routine lab tasks, data entry and operating lab equipment, with a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. Equity and inclusion are emphasised by the employer.