Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job overview

An opportunity has emerged within the Department of Clinical Microbiology for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the team. While experience in an NHS clinical laboratory is desirable and advantageous, previous experience in a laboratory setting is not mandatory, as comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.

Your role will involve assisting Biomedical Scientists in delivering a diagnostic service to clinicians and other users, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of infections. The role will involve working on  different bench areas of the Microbiology Department to allow competency to be achieved.

Requirements: - Hold a C grade or above in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) - Possess a good understanding of Medical Terminology - Be available to work within the 5-day week, with occasional out-of-hours service.

Main duties of the job

Your  role will be to perform a range of supporting tasks, liaising with the Biomedical Scientists, to ensure diagnostic support and treatment for the patient.

The Department processes around 470,000 specimens a year and is based in a modern laboratory that opened in 2006.

The Department routinely works 9am until 9pm, utilising , core and late shifts. The successful applicant will be contracted to work 5 out of 7 and participate in the out of hours service at weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis. The payment scheme is in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification attached to this advert for full details of roles and responsibilities of this position.

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