Medical Laboratory Assistant-Immunology band 2

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in the UK is seeking enthusiastic individuals to support the Immunology laboratory at Southmead Hospital. The role involves daily laboratory support, preparing specimens for testing, and performing general duties. Ideal candidates will possess attention to detail and teamwork skills. The position offers a shift pattern, contributing to the local community's diagnostic services.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory settings is preferred.
• Attention to detail is required for specimen preparation.
• Teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily support work of the Immunology laboratory.
• Prepare clinical specimens for testing.
• Perform general laboratory duties.

Job description

Applications are invited from enthusiastic well motivated individuals to work in the Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics within the grounds of Southmead Hospital. The laboratory is housed in a modern, purpose-built laboratory and the successful candidate will be joining a busy but friendly team.

The Immunology department at North Bristol NHS Trust provides a diagnostic service for the local community serving a population of approximately 500,000, with a referral service throughout the Southwest.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team and under the direction of senior staff to assist in the day‑to‑day support work of the Immunology laboratory, including data entry.
• Assist with the reception and preparation of clinical specimens for testing.
• Perform general laboratory duties such as cleaning and decontamination of equipment (e.g. centrifuges).
• Carry out clerical duties, including scanning, filing, and photocopying paperwork.
• Prepare samples prior to analysis (urine, blood, faecal).
• Identify and process samples which do not meet required laboratory criteria.
• Prioritise urgent samples and liaise with colleagues on receipt.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as waste removal in line with trust policy and maintain adequate levels of consumables and personal protective equipment.
• Sort and dispose of faecal samples in line with laboratory policy.

Schedule

• Two vacancies: one post on a shift pattern of 07:00‑15:00 and 09:00‑17:00 on a monthly rota.
• Second post has an afternoon/evening start time (exact times to be confirmed).

North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Bristol Trust (NBT) is committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT's workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

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