Trisomy Medical Laboratory Assistant Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Trisomy Screening service at Nottingham University Hospitals. This role involves pre-analytical processing of blood samples, data entry, and maintaining laboratory standards. Ideal candidates will have a keen attention to detail and a commitment to quality service in a busy healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Support Trisomy Screening service with pre-analytical tasks.
• Accurate data entry into laboratory systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform processing duties for blood samples.
• Maintain stock control and housekeeping.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Trisomy Medical Laboratory Assistant Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job Overview

The Trisomy Screening service in Clinical Pathology at Nottingham University Hospitals offers screening for pregnancies affected by Down's, Edwards, and Patau's syndromes for antenatal populations in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire. This service is part of the National Foetal Anomaly Screening programme.

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistant to support this vital service. We welcome applications from hardworking, enthusiastic individuals with keen attention to detail.

Main Duties

• Perform pre-analytical reception and processing duties, including receipt, barcode labelling, and preparation of blood samples for analysis.
• Accurately enter patient demographics and pregnancy details into laboratory risk calculation software.
• Load samples onto laboratory equipment and archive samples appropriately.
• Maintain housekeeping duties such as stock control, cleaning, and waste disposal.

About Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

NUH is a large teaching hospital comprising the Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital, employing over 20,000 staff. It plays a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of the local population, including maternity services.

This role is based at the City campus laboratories.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of Trisomy and pre-eclampsia diagnostic services within the Clinical Pathology department.
• Manage sample reception, booking, and processing via laboratory IT systems.
• Distribute request cards, sample bottles, and information leaflets.
• Prepare and dispatch screening letters.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, copying, monitoring emails, and handling telephone queries.
• Ensure general housekeeping, including cleaning, waste disposal, and stock management.

This vacancy closes on Friday, 16 May 2025.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Science
• Industries: Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

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