Medical Laboratory Assistant

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Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Wolverhampton is inviting applications for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in their Immunology laboratory. The role involves specimen reception and support of laboratory staff within a dynamic environment, ensuring quality diagnostic services while embracing flexible working arrangements. Suitable for entry-level candidates, training provided.

Qualifications

• Awareness of health and safety in clinical laboratories.
• Basic IT skills required.
• Communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic service by managing specimen reception and data entry.
• Support technical and scientific staff in laboratory duties.
• Ensure accurate matching of samples to request forms.

Skills

Awareness of Health and Safety

Information Technology Skills

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

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Job Summary

Applications are invited for a Medical Laboratory Assistant post in our busy Immunology laboratory. The job is based at the New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton and involves different shift patterns 7.30am - 3.30pm, 8.30am - 4.30pm, 10am - 6pm.

Job Summary

Applications are invited for a Medical Laboratory Assistant post in our busy Immunology laboratory. The job is based at the New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton and involves different shift patterns 7.30am - 3.30pm, 8.30am - 4.30pm, 10am - 6pm.

The Immunology laboratory service is part of the Black Country Pathology service which is a combination of the Pathology services based at Dudley, Sandwell & West Birmingham, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to work within a modern, well equipped Immunology laboratory performing a wide range of diagnostic tests.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be an efficient and flexible member of the Immunology sample reception team providing a high quality diagnostic service through supporting the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory.

To undertake general Specimen Reception duties including collection, receipt, sorting, organisation and data entry for pathological specimens submitted to Immunology for investigation.

To manage the Immunology sample sorter - task targetted automation (TTA), sample tracking and organisation of samples to referral laboratories.

Take part in the specimen entry process using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) (Winpath). Ensure that all samples / request forms are correctly matched and fulfil the specimen acceptance criteria of the Directorate.

To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Directorate especially in relation to Health & Safety and Quality.

About Us

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 the 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.

Details

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

225-BCPS-7303503

Job locations

New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Road, Heath Town

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

Job Description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant who would welcome the challenge to join our friendly team in the Immunology laboratory. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a busy environment alongside a team of Consultants, Scientists and support staff.

Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment would be advantageous although full training and support relevant toyour level of experience will be given to the successful applicant.

Aspects of sample reception and pre analytical treatment of samples, including referral out of samples, and general laboratory duties together with direct support of technical and scientific staff will be required to support the service to the department.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant who would welcome the challenge to join our friendly team in the Immunology laboratory. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a busy environment alongside a team of Consultants, Scientists and support staff.

Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment would be advantageous although full training and support relevant toyour level of experience will be given to the successful applicant.

Aspects of sample reception and pre analytical treatment of samples, including referral out of samples, and general laboratory duties together with direct support of technical and scientific staff will be required to support the service to the department.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Awareness of Health and Safety in relation to clinical laboratories
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Have keyboard and basic Information Technology (IT) skills
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working in a laboratory environment
• Able to communicate with all users of the service both appropriately and professionally.
  
  

Qualifications

Desirable

• GCSE Maths and English
  
  

Person Specification

Knowledge/Skills

Qualifications

Desirable

• GCSE Maths and English
  
  

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 details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Road, Heath Town

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Road, Heath Town

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

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