Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Sciences

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Pathology Specimen Reception team as a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and organized, with excellent attention to detail. This role involves data entry, preparation of samples, and maintaining laboratory standards, contributing significantly to patient diagnosis and care.

Qualifications

• Good level of secondary education required.
• Previous experience in an NHS clinical laboratory is a plus.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support scientific staff in receipt and data entry of patient samples.
• Prepare chemical solutions and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Work 25 hours a week, including flexibility for shifts and weekends.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Organisational Skills

Education

GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science (grades 9-4)

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a fixed-term, part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Pathology Specimen Reception team, based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Please note that this is not a trainee Biomedical Scientist post and is unlikely to lead to one.

We are seeking a self-motivated and conscientious individual who has an organised approach with good attention to detail and who can remain calm in stressful situations. You will need excellent communication and observation skills and should enjoy working as part of a team.

Previous experience in an NHS clinical laboratory or in analytical techniques would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. A good level of secondary education is required with English, Maths and Science to GCSE grade 9 - 4 (or equivalent).

IMPORTANT: Please can applicants state their GCSE grades fully on their application form and comply with the person specification or their application may not be considered.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant is varied and involves supporting the scientific staff in the receipt, data entry, and pre-analytic preparation of patient samples, preparing chemical solutions, maintaining stocks of consumable items, disposal of chemical and/or biological waste, and maintaining and decontamination of complex laboratory equipment. This is a key role in supporting a diagnostic service.

You will be required to work 25 hours per week, 5 hours a day (Monday-Friday). You will be required to work between the hours of 07:00 and 21:00. Shifts will vary according to service needs so flexibility is essential. You will also be expected to support a 7-day working rota which will include out-of-hours work such as evenings (Late and Partial Late shifts), nights, weekends, and Bank/Public holidays.

Working for your organisation

Our vision is to put patients at the centre of everything we do.

In the Blood Sciences department, you will be working alongside a friendly, expert, and energetic team of Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists, and Associate Practitioners.

We also welcome applications from individuals interested in joining our team on the Bank. Please indicate on your application form if you wish to join the Bank.

Visits to the department are welcome and can be arranged.

Please note, for vacancies that receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.