Medical Laboratory Assistant - Central Reception

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Medical Laboratory Assistant to support Blood Sciences and various departments in Pathology. The role involves entering patient data, maintaining laboratory equipment, and performing clerical tasks. Ideal candidates should possess strong data entry, communication, and customer care skills. This position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for career development within a dedicated team committed to high standards of care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values care and inspiration in its workforce.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Health and Wellbeing Activities

Qualifications

• Conscientious individuals with excellent customer care and communication skills.
• Good data entry skills, basic numeracy, and literacy are required.

Responsibilities

• Entering patient data into the Pathology IT system.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and archive systems.
• Performing general housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Data Entry Skills

Customer Care Skills

Communication Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Tools

Laboratory IT System

Job description

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Assistant in Specimen Reception

PAWS has been formed from the merger of Pathology Services at Salford Royal Hospital and Wigan, Wrightington and Leigh Hospitals.

The post is based at Wigan, but you may be required to work at other sites.

Role Overview

Medical Laboratory Assistants in Specimen Reception are required to support Blood Sciences and other departments in Pathology. The duties include entering patient data into the laboratory IT system, assisting with specimen handling, supporting analytical processes, and performing clerical work.

Working Hours

It is important to note that you will be required to work late shifts, weekend shifts, and nights on a rota basis. Different shift patterns are being recruited:

1. 22.5 hours per week over 3 days, covering early, day, and late shifts.
2. Average 22.5 hours per week over a 4-week rota, including weekday evenings, weekend shifts, and nights.

Main Responsibilities

• Entering patient data into the Pathology IT system.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and archive systems.
• General housekeeping tasks.
• Lifting heavy objects and pushing trolleys as required.

Candidate Requirements

We seek conscientious individuals capable of careful and accurate work, with excellent customer care and communication skills. Good data entry skills, basic numeracy, and literacy are required. Previous laboratory experience is advantageous but not essential.

Additional Information

This role does not qualify for sponsorship.

About Us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves over one million people across Greater Manchester, employing 20,000 staff dedicated to high standards of care in hospital and community settings. We value care, appreciation, and inspiration, and offer roles with purpose, flexibility, and career development opportunities.

We provide a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working, and health and wellbeing activities.

For more details about the job duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents. Additional information about working at NCA can be found in the Candidate Information Pack or on our website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.