Medical Laboratory Assistant | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton Nhs Foundation Trust; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Farnworth is seeking candidates to assist in processing patient samples as part of a friendly team. Responsibilities include using the laboratory computer system and rotating through various laboratory sections. Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. This role requires participation in a 24-hour working service and flexibility to cover for absent colleagues.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the team in processing patient samples.
• Use of the laboratory computer system.
• Rotate through all sections of Specimen Reception and Blood Sciences laboratories.

Job description

Overview

The post involves assisting and supporting our friendly team in the processing of patient samples. This includes use of the laboratory computer system. The successful candidates will rotate through all sections of Specimen Reception and the Blood Sciences laboratories.

Previous experience is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

Facilities and Equipment

The laboratories are well equipped (Roche Cobas, Sysmex XN, Werfen TOP, Tosoh HPLC analysers, Diasorin Liaison and Ortho Vision analysers), fully computerised (Clinisys LabCentre system), fully UKAS accredited and HCPC approved for training. The Blood Sciences Laboratories processes around 900,000 patient samples per year. The laboratory also supports an active Clinical Haematology service.

Working Arrangements

The department operates an out of hours service (24 hour working - 7 days per week) in which you will be required to participate. Payment for \'out of hours\' working is at Agenda for Change rates. Flexibility to cover for absent colleagues will be expected.

Disability Confident

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