Medical Laboratory Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a dedicated team in a busy department providing essential clinical and diagnostic services. In this role, you will work in a state-of-the-art laboratory, handling patient samples and ensuring efficient operations. Full training will be provided, making this a great entry point for those looking to start a career in healthcare. The position offers a supportive environment where equality and diversity are prioritized. If you are eager to contribute to patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is essential as full training will be provided.
• Previous employment in a hospital environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare patient samples for analysis.
• Carry out general laboratory duties and handle telephone enquiries.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers

Tools

Siemens automation

Job description

Department of Blood Sciences

Medical Laboratory Assistant – Band 2

37 Hours

Salary Scale: £24,647 - £26,763 per annum

This is an opportunity for an individual to work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in a busy department which provides a full range of clinical and diagnostic services to NHS Tayside and North-east Fife.

The Blood Sciences Department is based on two sites at Ninewells Hospital, a large Teaching hospital and Medical School, Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth.

You will be working in a newly refurbished state of the art core laboratory with Siemens automation.

Responsibilities include:

1. Working in the Laboratory Specimen Reception area to pick up, receive and prepare patient samples for analysis.
2. Handling telephone enquiries.
3. Carrying out general laboratory duties.

Basic computer skills are required. Experience is not essential as full training will be provided; however, previous employment in a hospital environment is desirable. Occasional Public Holiday working will be required.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Enquiries to: Mrs April Heffell Pre Analytical Manager
Tel [phone] Ext 32602

OR

Informal visits are actively encouraged. Enquiries to: Andrew Kidd/Trisha Digan
Tel [phone] Ext 33175

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.