Specimen Reception MLA – 24/7 Shifts

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 3) to join the Central Specimen Reception at LCL. The role involves 24/7 shift work across all LCL sites and requires prior laboratory and specimen reception experience.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team ensuring accurate specimen handling and data input. The successful candidate will maintain high standards, participate in training, adhere to safety protocols, and

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory and specimen reception is essential.
• Band 3 with good education and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The primary receipt and preparation of potentially hazardous patient specimens.
• Input of patient demographics onto Laboratory Information System (LIMS).
• Liaise with Trust staff on technical, patient and specimen problems.
• Identify urgent and priority requests and process them promptly.
• Provide advice to healthcare staff regarding specimen types and turnaround times.
• Maintain 100% record in Mandatory Training and read/acknowledge documents in the Quality Management System.

Skills

Specimen reception

Lab procedures

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

LIMS

Automation equipment

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 3) to join the Central Specimen Reception at LCL. The role involves 24/7 shift work across all LCL sites and requires prior laboratory and specimen reception experience.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team ensuring accurate specimen handling and data input. The successful candidate will maintain high standards, participate in training, adhere to safety protocols, and