Medical Laboratory Assistant

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Laboratory Assistant joins the Andrology team at the Hewitt Fertility Centre. The post supports scientists with diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient appointments and samples, and the upkeep of laboratory equipment and records.

It is a patient-facing role in fertility services, with work outside normal hours and participation in a weekend rota if required. GCSE Maths/English are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE Mathematics and English, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support Andrologists and Embryologists in diagnostic and therapeutic Andrology services.
• Welcome patients, collect identifying information, and arrange appointments by phone or in person.
• Register patients on systems and prepare/send GP referral packs for vasectomy and fertility patients.
• Prepare case notes and packs for sperm freezing and maintain records for treatment and audit.
• Receive semen and blood samples and liaise with colleagues to address urgent queries.
• Audit equipment daily and help maintain the embryology and Andrology laboratories.
• Maintain laboratory stock and liquid nitrogen storage; assist with audits and safety.
• Work flexibly, including outside normal hours and on a weekend rota if required.

Skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Meticulous

Confidentiality awareness

Education

GCSE Mathematics and English

GCSE Biology

Job description

The Medical Laboratory Assistant joins the Andrology team at the Hewitt Fertility Centre. The post supports scientists with diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient appointments and samples, and the upkeep of laboratory equipment and records. It is a patient-facing role in fertility services, with work outside normal hours and participation in a weekend rota if required. GCSE Mathematics and English, or equivalent, are essential.

What the job involves

• Support Andrologists and Embryologists in providing diagnostic and therapeutic Andrology services
• Welcome patients, collect identifying and other information, and arrange appointments in person and by telephone
• Register patients on relevant systems and prepare and send GP referral packs for vasectomy, vasectomy reversal and fertility patients, including those at satellite centres
• Prepare case notes and packs for sperm freezing, and retrieve, track and file records for treatment and audit
• Receive and direct semen samples produced on or off site, and blood samples from the Fertility Centre or other departments
• Liaise with laboratory and hospital colleagues, and check the shared inbox daily to deal promptly with urgent queries
• Witness procedures as required by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
• Audit equipment daily, help maintain equipment, and clean the embryology and Andrology laboratories
• Use relevant Fertility Centre and Trust computer systems, and assist with laboratory audits
• Maintain laboratory stock and consumables, including preparing sample pots
• Monitor and maintain liquid nitrogen storage facilities
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and health and safety, follow relevant legislation and standards, and work flexibly, including outside normal hours and on a weekend rota if required

Qualifications

• GCSE Mathematics and English, or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Meticulous approach to work
• Understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality

Other

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Efficient use of time and completion of workload and tasks
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Flexible approach to work
• Commitment to delivering a high standard of service
• Excellent attendance record

Nice to have

• GCSE Biology, or equivalent
• Previous experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to assess situations and suggest service improvements
• NHS experience
• Experience dealing with the public or patients