Medical Laboratory Assistant

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; North Shields; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking Medical Laboratory Assistants to support microbiology operations. The ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and manual dexterity. Responsibilities include sample reception and processing, clerical tasks, and maintaining a professional image. Full training is provided, and previous experience in an NHS clinical laboratory is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and confident personality.
• Previous experience in an NHS clinical laboratory would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample reception and processing duties including the receipt, data entry and preparation of samples for analysis.
• Perform clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information.
• Maintain and promote a professional image for the department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Ability to follow defined protocols

Good keyboard skills

Job description

A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, confident, motivated and hardworking individuals to work as Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA's) within Microbiology in Pathology at North Tyneside General Hospital.

MLAs are the first point of contact for the Laboratory therefore a friendly, approachable personality and excellent communication skills are essential.

You should have good attention to detail, manual dexterity and the ability to follow defined protocols whilst working quickly but effectively under pressure.

The role involves supporting scientific staff in the receipt, analytical preparation, labelling and data entry of patient samples & requests, maintenance and quality control of specialised analysers and other technical equipment and general laboratory support duties.

The role requires a calm, organised approach with attention to detail and good keyboard skills. Previous experience in an NHS clinical laboratory would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform sample reception and processing duties including the receipt, data entry and preparation of samples for analysis.
• Perform clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information and maintaining clerical records.
• Perform general housekeeping duties including maintaining stock levels, general cleaning and waste disposal.
• Maintain and promote a professional image for the department.

The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may be blood, urine, fluid and faeces.

The post holder will be responsible to the Biomedical Scientists in Microbiology and must adhere to departmental health and safety policies at all times.

Note: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.