Medical Laboratory Assistant

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Blood Sciences team at Frimley Park Hospital. Responsibilities include loading samples, maintaining lab equipment, and performing assay analysis. Ideal candidates will have knowledge in Biology and Chemistry and possess essential laboratory skills. The role offers career development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

First class development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Support with registration portfolio completion

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is essential.
• Working experience in a multi-skilled environment.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading patient samples onto laboratory analysers.
• Routine analyser maintenance to ensure accurate performance.
• Performing manual assay analysis as required.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels.
• Carrying out a range of general laboratory duties.

Skills

Multi-tasking skills

Prioritisation skills

Initiative

Basic laboratory equipment skills

Education

Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) as a Medical Laboratory Assistant at Frimley Park Hospital.

The Blood Sciences department at Frimley Park has recently undergone a full laboratory refresh, providing a modern and dynamic working environment equipped with state-of-the-art technology. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and versatile team.

This role is based within the Blood Sciences team, which encompasses Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion. As an MLA, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the department, ensuring timely and accurate processing of samples to support patient care.

We are an inclusive and supportive team that values teamwork and collaboration. In return, you will benefit from opportunities for career progression and development, including support with registration portfolio completion if you wish to pursue a career as a Biomedical Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading patient samples onto laboratory analysers
• Routine analyser maintenance to ensure accurate performance
• Performing manual assay analysis as required
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels
• Carrying out a range of general laboratory duties to support the smooth running of the service

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is essential

Desirable criteria

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology is desirable

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to follow procedures
• Basic laboratory equipment skills such as measuring, pipetting, decanting, loading samples

Desirable criteria

• Computer skills: word processing, spread sheets and file management
• Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgement decisions
• Understanding of need for service quality
• Understanding that work relates directly to patient care

Special Requirements

Essential criteria

• Able to contribute to other site shift patterns

Experience

Essential criteria

• Working experience in a multi skilled environment