Microbiology Lab Assistant — NHS Benefits & Development

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease

Cycle to Work

Learning and development

Discounts

Job summary

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant in its Microbiology laboratory to support SHYPS pathology networks across the Trust and wider region.

You will assist with specimen preparation, booking into the Winpath LIMS, handling queries, and general admin while working within UKAS standards and a rota that may include late, weekend and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a team.
• Good practical skills and manual dexterity.
• Basic computer and keyboard skills required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and book samples into the LIMS (Winpath).
• Prepare clinical and referral samples for testing.
• Support biomedical scientists with diagnostic testing.
• Answer phone queries from healthcare staff and public with confidentiality.
• Carry out data entry, reception and admin duties.
• Sort specimens and forms, flag anomalies.
• Handle blood, urine and other samples safely.
• Store samples and reagents appropriately.
• Follow standard operating procedures and UKAS standards.
• Use laboratory computer systems for data input and recall.
• Carry out housekeeping and record-keeping.
• Attend meetings and mandatory training; work well with colleagues.

Skills

Team player

Manual dexterity

Computer skills

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant in its Microbiology laboratory to support SHYPS pathology networks across the Trust and wider region.

You will assist with specimen preparation, booking into the Winpath LIMS, handling queries, and general admin while working within UKAS standards and a rota that may include late, weekend and bank holidays.