Medical Laboratory Assistant- Laboratory Medicine

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory Medicine

The Laboratory Medicine department currently has a vacancy for a laboratory assistant. We are looking for a friendly and cheerful person, who is practical and has an interest in science. The role involves various duties in the Specimen Reception area of the Blood Sciences laboratory. There are also opportunities to be rostered into specialist areas within the laboratory, such as the Point of Care Testing Team.

The role is full time 37.5 hours per week. Part-time options would be considered. Following an appropriate period of training, the post-holder will be required to undertake participation in the shift system including weekend and bank holiday rotas.

The post-holder will be supported with training as required for the post and will be part of a support team, required to maintain competency in all relevant areas of the laboratory. Previous medical laboratory experience would be desirable, but full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be literate, numerate, and have excellent keyboard skills.

Main Duties of the Job

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent
• GCSE Maths or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence

Skills

• Ability to follow protocols
• Ability to work to deadlines and under some pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£23,615 a year (depending on experience) pro rata if part time.