Medical Laboratory Assistant-Immunology band 2

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their Immunology department. This role involves working in a modern laboratory, supporting the preparation and processing of clinical specimens while ensuring data accuracy. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, thrive in a team environment, and be eager to contribute to a vital diagnostic service for a local community. If you're passionate about laboratory work and looking to make a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Essential numeracy and literacy skills required.
• Experience in team working and keyboard skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of clinical specimens for testing.
• Perform general laboratory duties including cleaning and data entry.
• Prioritize urgent samples and maintain laboratory consumables.

Skills

Team working

Keyboard skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work accurately

Education

Numerate and literate

Tools

Laboratory computer system

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant-Immunology band 2

Employer North Bristol NHS Trust Location Bristol, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 8 May 2025

View more categories View less categories Discipline Life Sciences ,Immunology Position Type Permanent Hours Full Time Result Type Jobs

Job summary

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 local population of approximately 500,000 and a referral service throughout the Southwest.

We are looking for a team player with excellent computer, administrative, practical and communications skills to be part of the smallspecimen reception area within Immunology.

A 18:00 finish for working hours is preferred.

This is not a HCPC trainee post.

Please note the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. You are advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

For more information about working in pathology please view the video link below:

• https://youtu.be/cJiNgR-TwUY?si=H6kkwCD5FvSv6UpW

Main duties of the job

Working 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, and assisting with the reception and preparation of clinical specimens for testing.

General laboratory duties such as cleaning and decontamination of equipment.

Clerical duties such as scanning, filing and photocopying paper work.

Note this vacancy is a predominantly a data entry position with some sample processing and other laboratory and housekeeping roles. The post holder will be based in the Immunology laboratory.

About us

North Bristol Trust is the largest NHS trust in the Southwest and serves a local population of 500,000. 10 years ago the trust relocated the majority of its acute services to the Brunel Building, one of the most advanced hospitals in Europe offering exemplary care in a beautiful and purpose-built environment, designed with the patient's privacy and dignity in mind.

Alongside this, there has been significant investment and redevelopment of Pathology services with the building of new state of the art laboratories located in the Science Quarter at Southmead Hospital and the creation of Severn Pathology. The laboratory facilities accommodate all pathology disciplines including the Blood Sciences, Bristol Genetics Laboratory, a single Bristol Cellular Pathology Service and a combined Microbiology and Health Protection Agency service within one facility. Severn Pathology's aim is to provide a best in class, high quality, innovative, value for money pathology service that serves the needs of the healthcare market in the Southwest region and beyond. The pathology department processes over ten million samples per year.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To receipt samples and book in patient and sample details onto the laboratory computer system

To assist in the preparation of samples prior to analysis including urine, blood, and faecal samples

To identify and process samples which do not meet required laboratory criteria.

Prioritise urgent samples and liaise with colleagues on receipt of such samples.

To perform general housekeeping duties such as waste removal in line with trust policy, maintain adequate levels of laboratory consumables and personal protective equipment.

Perform clerical duties such as scanning and filing paperwork and photocopying.

Assist in the cleaning and decontamination of equipment such as centrifuges.

Sort and dispose of faecal samples in line with laboratory policy.

For more detailed description please see attached job description.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To receipt samples and book in patient and sample details onto the laboratory computer system

To assist in the preparation of samples prior to analysis including urine, blood, and faecal samples

To identify and process samples which do not meet required laboratory criteria.

Prioritise urgent samples and liaise with colleagues on receipt of such samples.

To perform general housekeeping duties such as waste removal in line with trust policy, maintain adequate levels of laboratory consumables and personal protective equipment.

Perform clerical duties such as scanning and filing paperwork and photocopying.

Assist in the cleaning and decontamination of equipment such as centrifuges.

Sort and dispose of faecal samples in line with laboratory policy.

For more detailed description please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Numerate and literate

Work experience

Essential

• Team working
• Keyboard skills

Desirable

• Working knowledge of laboratory procedures including health and safety
• Working knowledge of UK laboratory computer systems
• Working knowledge of NHS UK laboratory procedures
• Technically competent in preparation and processing of laboratory samples

Knowledge skills and abilities

Essential

• Can work accurately
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work with pathology specimens
• Good Organisational skills
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time

Desirable

• Good coordination skills
• Good Interpersonal skills

Person Specification
Education

Essential

• Numerate and literate

Work experience

Essential

• Team working
• Keyboard skills

Desirable

• Working knowledge of laboratory procedures including health and safety
• Working knowledge of UK laboratory computer systems
• Working knowledge of NHS UK laboratory procedures
• Technically competent in preparation and processing of laboratory samples

Knowledge skills and abilities

Essential

• Can work accurately
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work with pathology specimens
• Good Organisational skills
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time

Desirable

• Good coordination skills
• Good Interpersonal skills

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust
Address

North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road, Westbury on Trym

Bristol

BS10 5NB

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