Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital in Bath is seeking a motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Cellular Pathology team. The role involves providing laboratory support, managing specimen data, and assisting in histological and cytological processes. Ideal candidates will have NVQ level 3 or equivalent and ideally experience in pathology. This is a full-time position with a commitment to a compassionate and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Holistic staff wellbeing support

Extensive staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Assistant working in pathology is preferred.
• Training will be provided as necessary.
• No degree required for this post.

Responsibilities

• Provide pathology support within Cellular Pathology.
• Receive and deliver stores, support the professional team.
• Prepare multi-disciplinary clinico-pathological meetings.

Skills

Data inputting

Specimen management

Laboratory support

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, accurate and motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant (Clinical Support Worker) to join our team in Cellular Pathology, at the Royal United Hospital, in Bath.

Responsibilities

• Provide pathology support within Cellular Pathology, including data inputting of histopathology samples, slide and block filing, and use of the pathology computer system (Ultra).
• Receive and deliver stores, assist in the Histology and Cytology sections, and support the professional team (including Biomedical Scientists and Medical Consultants).
• Prepare multi-disciplinary clinico-pathological meetings and carry out laboratory support tasks that do not require Biomedical Scientist State Registration, under direction and in accordance with approved methods and quality assurance protocols.
• Perform data entry checks to confirm data quality, manage specimen storage, retrieval, and preparation of histological and cytological material under supervision of the Biomedical Scientist Team Manager/Professional Manager.
• Support BMS and Medical Consultants and undertake general laboratory duties as required.
• Assist in processing histological and cytological specimens from hospital and GP patients and support the delivery of a full pathology service, including digital pathology.

What we offer and environment

At the RUH we are committed to putting people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. We value everyone's contribution in supporting exceptional, person-centred care and are committed to a compassionate and inclusive environment with staff networks and opportunities to listen and learn.

We promote a culture of learning, development and innovation to help you thrive and reach your career potential. We support staff wellbeing with a holistic approach to physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing, and offer benefits as part of our extensive staff package. Our facilities include the Dyson Cancer Centre and a focus on research.

Eligibility and requirements

• Minimum qualification: NVQ level 3 or equivalent (e.g., 2 A-levels); however, a degree is not required for this post.
• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Assistant working in pathology, ideally with proven recent competencies in Cellular Pathology. In-house training will be provided as necessary.

Role details

This is a permanent full-time post (37.5 hours per week), weekdays only, with variable hours between 08:00 and 17:30. The position will be based in the Histology section, which processes about 30,000 histology cases per annum. The Herschel Pathology Laboratories are in modern facilities; we are IBMS-accredited for training and hold UKAS accreditation.

Interviews

We anticipate holding interviews within 10 days of advert closing.