Medical Laboratory Assistant

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 26.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Blood Sciences team. The role involves receiving, checking and preparing samples for analysis, data entry of patient demographics and test requirements, and assisting in pathology stores to ensure timely delivery of consumables.

The post features a 30-hour per week pattern with rotating day weekends, evenings and public holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in receipt, checking and preparation of samples for analysis in Blood Sciences.
• Provide friendly, confidential telephone enquiries to laboratory users, clinicians and patients.
• Enter patient demographics and test requirements into the laboratory information system.
• Support day-to-day operation of Pathology Stores ensuring timely delivery of consumables.

Descripción del empleo

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant

The closing date is 25 November 2026

To assist in the provision of the scientific service commitment of the laboratory in line with Trust objectives and commensurate with grade and responsibilities.

To take receipt, check and prepare samples for analysis for the Blood Sciences Department, under the direction of the Reception Supervisor.

To provide an efficient confidential and courteous telephone enquiry service to laboratory users, clinicians and patients.

To carry out data entry of all patient demographics and test requirements for laboratory specimens.

To support day to day operation of Pathology Stores ensuring a timely and efficient delivery of consumables to relevant clinical areas.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

More detail about the role

The post holder will fulfil all tasks and work as part of the Blood Science team.

To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other areas as appropriate as directed by the Line Manager.

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week. The position will include rotational day weekends, evenings and public holiday work. Flexibility to cover sickness and annual leave is essential.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Lynda Sinclair; Specimen Reception Supervisor on [e-mail] or Rachel Nice; Blood Sciences Manager on [e-mail].

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust