Senior MLA (Higher Level) – 24/7 Lab

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Dudley; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Assistant (Higher level) to join the Faecal and Automation Laboratory. The role involves skilled support, routine and technical tasks, and contributing to 24-hour laboratory service through rostered shifts including evenings, weekends, and nights.

After training, Band 3 MLA staff provide accurate processing, assist Biomedical Scientists, and maintain records and QA checks. A proactive, detail‑oriented team player is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a laboratory environment is preferable.
• Full training and support will be provided according to experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain concentration and accuracy.

Responsabilités

• Receive, verify and book in routine diagnostic specimens.
• Sort, label, aliquot and store samples appropriately.
• Centrifuge samples and prepare worklists.
• Record and package referral samples and arrange transport.
• Review outstanding worklists.
• Interrogate the laboratory information system to resolve issues.
• Assist technical and scientific staff in day‑to‑day operations.
• Perform laboratory tests once trained e.g. sample extractions.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation, including basic maintenance, QC checks, loading/unloading.
• Maintain accurate records, including equipment maintenance logs.
• Clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and materials.
• Prepare 24‑hour urine bottles and perform general housekeeping tasks as required.
• Replenish consumables and prepare/load reagents.
• Safely dispose of laboratory waste.

Description du poste

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Assistant (Higher level) to join the Faecal and Automation Laboratory. The role involves skilled support, routine and technical tasks, and contributing to 24-hour laboratory service through rostered shifts including evenings, weekends, and nights.

After training, Band 3 MLA staff provide accurate processing, assist Biomedical Scientists, and maintain records and QA checks. A proactive, detail‑oriented team player is essential.