Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Sciences

Integrated Care System; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Slough seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Blood Sciences department. Responsibilities include handling patient samples, performing routine maintenance, and assisting in analysis. Ideal candidates will possess basic knowledge in sciences, effective communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Full training will be provided, and the role encourages teamwork and professional development.

Benefits

First-class development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Commitment to inclusivity

Qualifications

• Experience in a diagnostic laboratory is preferred.
• Experience working in a routine HUB laboratory is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with team leader and BMS staff to provide high-quality technical service.
• Develop close working relationships with staff to ensure effective service delivery.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Awareness of patient confidentiality

Education

Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Sciences

Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services - (A joint venture with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust , Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Trust, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust).

Are you looking for a MLA position with a desire to work as part of the largest NHS led Pathology Services in the UK? We have a vacancy at Wexham Park Hospital.

The MLA role is essential in supporting the Blood Sciences department, which includes Biochemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion. You will work as part of a collaborative and inclusive team, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality diagnostic service. Full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) include, but are not limited to:

• Loading and unloading patient samples onto laboratory analysers, ensuring correct sample handling and identification procedures are followed.
• Performing routine analyser maintenance tasks, including cleaning and quality checks, to support efficient and uninterrupted workflow.
• Assisting with manual assay analysis under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists, following standard operating procedures.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels of laboratory consumables, ensuring that supplies are ordered and restocked in a timely manner to support continuous operations.
• Carrying out general laboratory duties such as preparing samples, disposing of waste correctly, maintaining cleanliness of work areas, and ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Supporting the team with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and handling basic telephone queries.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

• The post holder will liaise closely with the team leader and BMS staff in providing a high-quality technical service that builds on the standards defined by the UKAS and ISO 15189:2022.
• They will be expected to develop and maintain close working relationships with all grades of staff both technical and medical to ensure the effective delivery of the technical service.

Refer to attached JD and Person Specification for main responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience/Knowledge

• Possess basic IT skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff
• Experience of a diagnostic laboratory
• Experience of working in a relevant routine HUB laboratory

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics
• Basic knowledge of common tests performed in Blood Sciences

Skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Committed to working in healthcare environment
• Able to contribute to shift patterns
• Works well in a team environment and supports colleagues when needed
• Awareness of patient confidentiality and data protection responsibilities

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.