Medical Laboratory Assistant

MedicsPro; East Midlands; Presencial; GBP 17 000 - 22 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

MedicsPro is seeking an experienced Histology Medical Laboratory Assistant to support NHS Histopathology services through insourcing assignments. The role offers flexible patterns, from weekend-only commitments to ongoing sessions, depending on service needs.

You will work within NHS Histopathology laboratories, following inductions and local procedures to assist with specimen reception, data entry, tissue transfer, and documentation, while maintaining traceability and quality standards.

Qualificações

• Recent experience in an NHS Histopathology laboratory.
• Experience supporting specimen reception, booking-in or laboratory support activities.
• Ability to work independently following local induction.
• Follow local laboratory procedures and SOPs.
• Work within the scope of your competence and role.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Support specimen receipt, registration and booking-in activities.
• Support laboratory data entry and sample tracking activities.
• Support specimen preparation and tissue transfer workflows.
• File and retrieve slides, tissue blocks and laboratory records.
• Support stock control and reagent preparation activities.
• Maintain specimen traceability and laboratory documentation requirements.
• Assist broader Histology laboratory activities as required within scope of practice.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

NHS Histopathology experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you an experienced Histology Medical Laboratory Assistant interested in competitively paid opportunities to support NHS Histopathology services through insourcing assignments?

This opportunity offers flexible working patterns and may range from weekend-only commitments to ongoing multi-session assignments, depending on service requirements and workforce availability.

The Opportunity

Successful candidates will work as part of dedicated Histology insourcing teams within NHS Histopathology laboratories, supporting the delivery of routine Histology services.

Following induction into local laboratory procedures and workflows, you will contribute to the day-to-day delivery of Histology services while working within your scope of competence and local laboratory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting specimen receipt, registration and booking-in activities
• Supporting laboratory data entry and sample tracking activities
• Supporting specimen preparation and tissue transfer workflows
• Filing and retrieval of slides, tissue blocks and laboratory records
• Supporting stock control and reagent preparation activities
• Maintaining specimen traceability and laboratory documentation requirements
• Supporting wider Histology laboratory activities where required and within scope of practice

Working Pattern

Assignments are expected to operate through a combination of:

• Saturday and Sunday working
• Afternoon and evening weekday sessions
• Ongoing commitments based on laboratory requirements and workforce availability

Working patterns will be agreed individually based on availability and service needs.

Competitive Rates

Competitive rates available and discussed during the application and onboarding process (Ltd Company basis).

Rates, engagement model, working patterns and assignment terms are subject to final contract award, SDS determination and client requirements.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Have recent experience working within an NHS Histopathology laboratory
• Have experience supporting specimen reception, booking-in or laboratory support activities
• Be able to work independently following local induction
• Follow local laboratory procedures and SOPs
• Work within the scope of their competence and role
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organisational skills