Medical Laboratory Assistant

Bolton Nhs Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

The post involves assisting and supporting our friendly team in the processing of patient samples. This includes use of the laboratory computer system. The successful candidates will rotate through all sections of Specimen Reception and the Blood Sciences laboratories.

Facilities and accreditation

The laboratories are well equipped (Roche Cobas, Sysmex XN, Werfen TOP, Tosoh HPLC analysers, Diasorin Liaison and Ortho Vision analysers), fully computerised (Clinisys LabCentre system), fully UKAS accredited and HCPC approved for training. The Blood Sciences Laboratories processes around 900,000 patient samples per year. The laboratory also supports an active Clinical Haematology service.

Working pattern

The department operates an out of hours service (24 hour working - 7 days per week) in which you will be required to participate. Payment for 0out of hours9 working is at Agenda for Change rates. Flexibility to cover for absent colleagues will be expected.