Medical Laboratory Assistant

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for its Chemical Pathology department. This role is perfect for those interested in laboratory work and offers the opportunity to work in a supportive team within a busy Rapid Response Laboratory. Responsibilities include specimen management, inputting data, and supporting investigations under supervision. The institution fosters an inclusive environment and invites diverse applicants to enhance the quality of care provided to patients.

Qualifications

• Interest in laboratory work and processes.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Willingness to assist in training less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Reception and sorting of patient specimens.
• Inputting patient and test request details into the laboratory system.
• Supporting stock management within the laboratory.
• Conducting investigations on clinical samples under supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic laboratory technique

Tools

Laboratory Computer system

GC-MS

LC-MS/MS

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Department of Chemical Pathology in Great Ormond Street Hospital on a permanent basis.

If you have an interest in laboratory work, this is an ideal opportunity for you to take on a supporting role in our busy Rapid Response Laboratory (Haematology and Biochemistry) laboratory.

You will become part of a friendly team of more than 60 people providing both routine and specialised biochemical diagnostic, screening and clinical monitoring services to patients within the Hospital and external users worldwide.

The Department has a strong interest in Metabolic Medicine, Diagnostic Enzymology and Newborn Screening. The Blood Science Laboratory is well equipped with Vitros 7600 analysers, an Immulite Xpi, Liason Diasorin and the whole department benefits from a range of high end equipment including GCMS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS and UHPLC. This post is based in Rapid Response Laboratory.

The successful candidate will be required to support the department in the extended day working rota (8.00am - 8.00pm). This post-holder will be encouraged to join our weekend voluntary Bank system.

Responsibilities

• Specimen reception: checking patient information and sample type, sorting and numbering of specimens.
• To follow procedures for the receipt of correctly labelled specimens and inform lab staff of any errors.
• To input patient demographics and test request details onto the Laboratory Computer system and filing as directed.
• To undertake preparatory work e.g. reagents and other solutions as required.
• Stock management for the Chemical Pathology laboratory.
• Perform investigations on clinical samples under the supervision of registered Scientific staff.
• Following standard operating procedures at all times.
• To bring any unusual test requests and unexpected results to the attention of a senior member of the BMS staff.
• To assist in the training of less experienced staff when required.
• When suitably experienced to participate in weekend work on a voluntary basis.

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.