Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Sciences

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated individual to join the Blood Sciences laboratory team for maternity cover. The role includes collecting specimens and ensuring proper laboratory procedures are followed while providing excellent service. Successful candidates will enjoy a supportive workplace committed to diversity and inclusion, with generous NHS benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

NHS discount schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collect and label specimens accurately.
• Prepare and store reagents appropriately.
• Handle hazardous substances safely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data input

Job description

We require a conscientious and enthusiastic individual to join the Blood Sciences laboratory team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital for maternity cover starting April. The role involves working across different areas within Blood Sciences, with duties including:

1. Collecting, checking, and labelling specimens
2. Filing and data input duties

The successful candidate will:

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and participate in their review and update
• Prepare, store, and use reagents and consumables appropriately, adhering to COSHH regulations
• Report quality control procedures and any service failures
• Handle and use toxic, carcinogenic, harmful, and flammable substances safely
• Receive and verify the integrity of requests and samples based on the laboratory's Minimum Identification Criteria
• Check that correct samples have been received
• Barcode and distribute samples and forms

We offer flexible working, NHS benefits including generous annual leave, pension, NHS discount schemes, and health and wellbeing services. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, promoting a workplace where all colleagues feel valued and respected. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work, guided by our CARE values: collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert. Internal applicants may consider secondment with line manager support. If you require assistance due to a disability, please contact us quoting the vacancy reference number.