Medical Laboratory Assistant-Microbiology (FTC)

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare UK is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support their Biochemistry department. The role involves processing microbiology samples, assisting biomedical scientists, and ensuring a clean laboratory environment. You will work in a collaborative and fast-paced setting, contributing to exceptional patient care while enjoying competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Comprehensive flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for collaboration.
• Ability to handle work pressure effectively.
• Flexibility needed for rotating shifts and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process clinical microbiology samples ensuring accuracy.
• Assist Biomedical Scientists in laboratory functions.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness in the lab.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

High level of concentration

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Role: Medical Laboratory Assistant -Microbiology
Site: HCA Laboratories - Shropshire House, 10a Capper St, London WC1E 6JA
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week. Monday – Friday and weekend work required.
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract-14 Months
Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

We have a brilliant opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Biochemistry department at HCA Laboratories.

HCA Laboratories has over 35 years’ experience in providing pathology services, for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, IVF Clinics, Insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services. We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, and microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation.

You will be in charge of processing clinical Microbiology samples including urines, swabs, sputa, faeces, fluids and fungal isolates onto culture media and preparing slides for microscopy. You will be processing serum samples for referral sites and for storage. Also to assist Biomedical Scientists in performing the analytical functions of the Laboratory.

This post requires working shifts as required and will involve rotating between immunology, Microbiology and Serology departments.

What you will do:

• Receive samples for Immunology, Microbiology and Serology

• Ensure correct samples are received for tests required and query and problems identified

• Process blood/serum/plasma and other body fluid samples for analysis, prepare aliquots for referral sites and for storage

• Complete maintenance and disinfection/ cleaning routines

• Loading and unloading Analysers

• Set up defined diagnostic tests

• Assist BMS’s in performing the analytical functions of the service

• Stock control and unpacking deliveries

• Machine maintenance.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you will bring:

• Effective communication

• Teamwork

• Flexibility

• High level of concentration to ensure correct information input

• Work effectively under pressure

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

As a Medical Lab Assistant, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues.

To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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