Medical Laboratory Assistant - Central Reception Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

"Bis Art" CJSC. BAL Trademark; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistants to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting Blood Sciences and pathology departments, with responsibilities including data entry, specimen handling, and clerical tasks. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to accuracy. The position offers a competitive benefits package, flexible working hours, and opportunities for health and wellbeing activities. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Health and Wellbeing Activities

Qualifications

• Conscientious individuals capable of accurate work.
• Basic numeracy and literacy are required.

Responsibilities

• Entering patient data into the laboratory IT system.
• Handling specimens and assisting with analytical processes.

Skills

Customer Care

Communication Skills

Basic Numeracy

Basic Literacy

Education

Laboratory Experience

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Central Reception Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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Position Overview

The post is based at Wigan, with potential requirements to work at other sites. PAWS was formed from the merger of Pathology Services at Salford Royal Hospital and Wigan, Wrightington, and Leigh Hospitals.

Medical Laboratory Assistants in Specimen Reception support Blood Sciences and other pathology departments. Responsibilities include entering patient data into the laboratory IT system, handling specimens, assisting with analytical processes, and performing clerical work.

Working Conditions

This role requires working late shifts, weekends, and nights on a rota basis. Key duties include maintaining laboratory equipment, managing archive systems, and general housekeeping. Physical ability to lift heavy objects and push trolleys is necessary.

Candidate Requirements

We seek conscientious individuals capable of accurate work, with excellent customer care and communication skills. Basic numeracy and literacy are required. Laboratory experience is advantageous but not essential. Previous experience is not mandatory.

Additional Information

This role does not qualify for sponsorship. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust serves over one million people across Greater Manchester, employing 20,000 staff dedicated to high-quality care.

We value our core principles of care, appreciation, and inspiration. Benefits include a competitive package, generous annual leave, flexible working, and health and wellbeing activities.

For detailed job duties and responsibilities, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under supporting documents. More information is available on our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

This vacancy closes on Monday, 28 April 2025. We are a proud Disability Confident employer, committed to fair recruitment practices.