Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is looking for Medical Laboratory Assistants to join their Microbiology team in Shrewsbury. The role involves processing specimens, data entry, and participating in a shift system. Candidates should have good communication and IT skills, and training will be provided. This position is vital for the efficient operation of diagnostic services in a busy laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work well as part of a team and under pressure.
• Relevant experience in a laboratory setting is advantageous.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, label and process Microbiological specimens.
• Participate in the shift system of a 7-day service.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for two full time and one part time Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our Microbiology team. The post will involve supporting the department in providing diagnostic services and includes data entry; manual, semi-automated and automated technical procedures; dealing with telephone enquiries; store-keeping; stock control; and laboratory waste disposal.

The successful applicant must be conscientious and enthusiastic and able to work well as part of a team and under pressure. They must also have good communication and IT skills.

Relevant experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided.

The laboratory provides a 7 day, extended service. The successful applicant will be required to participate in the shift system.

Please note, for vacancies that receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.

Informal visits to the department are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a critical role in the examination of Microbiological samples by receiving, sorting, labelling and processing specimens from patients. These samples include urine, blood, faeces, and swabs.

Working for our organisation

The Microbiology department processes a variety of specimens in our bacteriology, serology and molecular sections of the laboratory. The work is varied and very interesting.

You will be working alongside a friendly, expert and energetic team of Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.