Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Support Services

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their fast-paced laboratories in South Essex. Candidates should have a strong passion for patient care and a background in healthcare. The role involves handling biological samples, working with a laboratory IT system, and communicating effectively with staff and patients. Comprehensive training and development opportunities are offered, along with a competitive rewards package.

Benefits

Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1,500 per annum

Enhanced night shift payment

Qualifications

• Passion for patient care in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High standard of typing proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently handle patient biological samples.
• Ensure accurate registration in the lab IT system.
• Communicate with patients and hospital staff.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Customer service experience

Education

4 GCSEs at Grade A-C including Math and English

Tools

Laboratory IT system (WinPath)

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Support Services

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant towork in our fast-paced medical laboratories in South Essex. Pathology First isa partnership between SYNLAB and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust,supporting Basildon and Thurrock Hospitals, Southend Hospital and more than 200GP practices. It provides services to a population of 750,000 in the East ofEngland and performs around 56,000 tests every day.

We operate in state-of-the-art laboratories, equipment and fullyintegrated IT systems. We have optimised laboratory layouts and improved processesso they are more efficient, enabling us to make the best use of people, timeand resources. This role will be based between three sites of which two are inBasildon and one in Southend. This role will be a full shift rotation includingnights.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for candidates who have passion for patient care, ideallywith a background in healthcare setting who is able to work in a fast paceenvironment, has manual dexterity and is able to accurately enter patient information into LaboratoryInformation System. The successfulcandidate will work in a team as well as being required to work independentlyat times.

The candidate will be participating in a variety of shifts such as early and later shifts (currently0800-1600, 1000-1800, 1100 1900 and 1200-2000) each week including some weekends.

At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture ofwell-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally andpersonally. Thats why were thrilled to offer an exhilarating rewards package,including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1,500 per annum forour esteemed team members working in Band 2 6 roles. Additionally, forband 5 & 6 roles, where night shift is part of the role requirements, youwill receive enhanced night shift payment

About us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.

We reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.

Job responsibilities

This essential role ensures our patients biological samples areefficiently and safely handled following due health and safety protocols and accuratelyregistered in our in-house laboratory IT system (WinPath entreprise). Thisenables tests to be processed and results issued in appropriate timeframes. .The role also involves communicating with our patients, hospital staff and otherdepartments,as well as other administrative duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at Grade A-C or equivalent, including Math and English
• High standard of typing proficiency
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Customer service focused experience

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.