Rapid Response Medical Lab Assistant

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Greater London is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support its Department of Chemical Pathology. This role involves specimen handling, data input, and assisting in laboratory investigations, ensuring high standards of accuracy and confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have relevant GCSEs and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a salary ranging from £30,546 to £32,207 per annum and encourages a diverse workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Understanding and awareness of procedures to ensure patient confidentiality.
• Some scientific knowledge of basic laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of working within a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Check patient information and sample type, sort and number specimens.
• Input patient demographics and test request details onto the Laboratory Computer system.
• Manage stock for the Chemical Pathology laboratory.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to organize and manage own workload

Accuracy in working and close attention to detail

Good manipulative skills and manual dexterity

Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive information

Education

GCSE (grades A‑C) in English, Maths and a science subject

Job description

A leading children's hospital in Greater London is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support its Department of Chemical Pathology. This role involves specimen handling, data input, and assisting in laboratory investigations, ensuring high standards of accuracy and confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have relevant GCSEs and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a salary ranging from £30,546 to £32,207 per annum and encourages a diverse workplace culture.