Microbiology Medical Lab Assistant — Flexible Hours

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their Microbiology Department. This full-time or part-time position involves processing patient samples and assisting Biomedical Scientists. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail, communication skills, and be prepared to work flexibly, including weekends. Benefits include generous annual leave, NHS pension scheme membership, and various staff discounts.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for loans

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work during peak times, including weekends and late shifts.
• Ability to process and culture clinical samples accurately.
• Experience with patient data entry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reception, recording and preparation of patient samples.
• Sort and identify specimens received in the laboratory.
• Enter patient’s details and sample data onto the computer.
• Process clinical samples according to protocols.
• Assist Biomedical Scientists under supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

A local healthcare provider is looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their Microbiology Department. This full-time or part-time position involves processing patient samples and assisting Biomedical Scientists. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail, communication skills, and be prepared to work flexibly, including weekends. Benefits include generous annual leave, NHS pension scheme membership, and various staff discounts.