Microbiology Lab Technician: Hands-on & Growth

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Plymouth is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Technical Officer to join the Microbiology team. The role involves supporting clinical staff by processing various patient samples, including urine and wound swabs. The ideal candidate will have good attention to detail, be able to work in a busy team, and have a clear understanding of health and safety protocols. This opportunity provides career development with extensive training and support for staff advancement.

Benefits

Health and safety training

Opportunities for career development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must have good hand-eye coordination and flexibility.
• Experience with Medical Laboratory practices is beneficial.
• Understanding of Health & Safety issues and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process samples accurately and swiftly.
• Book test requests into the computer system.
• Respond to telephone enquiries and provide test results.
• Collate printing of results and sort them for issue.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Data entry accuracy

Education

GCSE's 9-4 (A-C) in Maths & English

Tools

Laboratory information management systems

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization in Plymouth is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Technical Officer to join the Microbiology team. The role involves supporting clinical staff by processing various patient samples, including urine and wound swabs. The ideal candidate will have good attention to detail, be able to work in a busy team, and have a clear understanding of health and safety protocols. This opportunity provides career development with extensive training and support for staff advancement.