Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistant for the Microbiology/Serology Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The role is full time (37.5 hours) with a rotating shift pattern from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, plus weekend rotas.

You will support qualified Biomedical Scientists and rotate across specimen reception, processing samples and other lab tasks. Experience in science or computer literacy is useful; no specific qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Applicants do not need specific qualifications; a science background is useful.
• Computer literacy or basic computer experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Biomedical Scientists with specimen processing and analysis.
• Rotate through the lab areas including specimen reception and processing.
• Handle laboratory waste and answer telephone queries.
• Support a safe and high-quality working environment with training.
• Help cover early, late, and weekend shifts as required.

Skills

Interest in science

Computer experience

Job description

The post is for a Band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistant working in the Microbiology/ Serology Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This post is full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday working early and late rota to cover an extended day (8 am to 8 pm). The role also involves taking part in the Saturday & Sunday rotas., You will help and support the qualified Biomedical Scientists who undertake specimen analysis. The successful candidate will be expected to rotate throughout the laboratory covering different areas as required including specimen reception, processing samples, dealing with laboratory waste and answering telephone queries whilst at all times ensuring high standards of health and safety and quality. The Microbiology/ Serology Department at Stoke Mandevil is a busy but friendly department. You will be working with other MLAs under the guidance of Biomedical Scientists. After a suitable period of induction and training, you will be expected to work shifts to cover early mornings, lates and weekends. The laboratory maintains high standards of health and safety and quality and full training in all aspects of the role is given.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who has an interest in science. This post offers you the opportunity to join our busy and friendly department. You will be expected to work in all areas of the laboratory on a rotational basis undertaking a variety of basic laboratory tasks. Applicants do not need specific qualifications although a background knowledge of science is useful, as is computer experience. Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Ourcarevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.