Microbiology Lab Assistant – NHS Diagnostics Team

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Holiday entitlement 27–33 days

Leave options (emergency & planned)

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease

Job summary

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Hull Microbiology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a busy team supporting Biomedical Scientists in diagnostic testing. The role involves specimen handling, data entry, reception and general laboratory tasks in a UKAS-accredited environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to a developing Pathology network, participate in late shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required, and uphold high standards of

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking candidate
• Willingness to work late shifts, weekends and bank holidays
• UKAS accredited laboratory environment experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Complies with good work practices per UKAS and professional standards
• Attend mandatory training and meetings; maintain good relations with staff
• Participate in weekend/bank holiday rosters as required
• Handle phone queries and general administrative duties in the Microbiology Lab

Tools

LIMS Winpath

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Hull Microbiology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a busy team supporting Biomedical Scientists in diagnostic testing. The role involves specimen handling, data entry, reception and general laboratory tasks in a UKAS-accredited environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to a developing Pathology network, participate in late shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required, and uphold high standards of