Medical Laboratory Assistant

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 2) in the Microbiology Department at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton. The role covers general laboratory reception duties, specimen sorting and data entry, and processing of specimens in a busy lab.

Shifts include early, late and weekend rotations, with some late shifts up to 10pm. Working rota is 37.5 hours per week, with a 24/7 lab operation requiring flexibility and teamwork to deliver a high

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing with pathology samples.
• Experience of working in a Microbiology Laboratory.
• IT Literate and comfortable with data entry in laboratory computer systems.
• Evidence of excellent written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general laboratory reception duties, including sorting, labeling and filing.
• Process diagnostic specimens and ensure accurate data entry onto the Laboratory information system.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper handling of laboratory equipment and materials.
• Assist in ordering and restocking laboratory consumables.
• Provide helpful and professional service to visitors and callers and support the Microbiology team.

Skills

IT Literate

Pathology samples

Microbiology lab

Work under pressure

English fluency

Job description

Main area Microbiology Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Early, late and weekend shifts on rotation. Working up until 10pm on a late shift, all shifts 7.5 hours.) Job ref 225-BCPS-8245557

Employer The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site BCPS Microbiology - New Cross Hospital Town Wolverhampton Salary £25,272 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Band 2

Job overview

The role is to undertake general laboratory reception duties to include the sorting, labelling and racking of specimens and patient data entry onto the laboratory computer system and also the processing of these specimens, in the busy Microbiology Department.

Applicants should be methodical, flexible and be able to work 7 days a week on rotation with their colleagues. Weekend, early and late shifts are rostered, working up to 10pm on a late shift, with the laboratory being open and operational 24/7.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to work as part of a team in the Microbiology laboratory, both within sample reception and the main laboratory. After training they will be required to carry out basic laboratory procedures, accepting receipt and processing diagnostic specimens. Concentration and attention to detail are essential to these processes and form the greater part of the working day. The post holder will offer a helpful and professional service to all visitors and telephone callers and will assist the Department of Microbiology in the provision of a highly quality service.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide practical training in procedures within own area for new staff.

Undertake laboratory specimen reception duties; sorting specimens and request forms in an orderly and efficient manner.

Cleaning and disinfection of laboratory materials and equipment.

Replenishing stocks of laboratory consumables.

Safe disposal of laboratory waste.

Operation of automated sample-processing and sterilization equipment requiring regular physical effort.

Maintenance of certain laboratory instruments and updating quality control records and referring any inconsistencies to supervisors e.g. Biomedical Scientists.

To accept and unload deliveries from suppliers.

Other duties as required by Microbiology sections.

To see full list of duties and main responsibilities, please refer to the full job description attached to the vacancy on the Trust website.

Person specification

• Experience of dealing with pathology samples
• Experience of working in a Microbiology Laboratory
• IT Literate
• Able to work in a busy environment and concentrate on your own work
• Evidence of excellent written and verbal english.

Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.

Visa/Sponsorship Information

In line with UKVI requirements, the Trust is unable to sponsor any applicants for Skilled Woker Visas who do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements including applicable salary thresholds and concessions. Before applying, please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK, or that the role is eligible for sponsorship. For more information, please visit: Health and Care Worker Visa or Skilled Worker Visa .