Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Support Services

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant towork in our fast-paced medical laboratories in South Essex. Pathology First isa partnership between SYNLAB and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust,supporting Basildon and Thurrock Hospitals, Southend Hospital and more than 200GP practices. It provides services to a population of 750,000 in the East of England and performs around 56,000 tests every day.

We operate in state-of-the-art laboratories, equipment and fully integrated IT systems. We have optimised laboratory layouts and improved processes so they are more efficient, enabling us to make the best use of people, timeand resources. This role will be based between three sites of which two are in Basildon and one in Southend. This role will be a full shift rotation including nights.

We are looking for candidates who have passion for patient care, ideally with a background in healthcare setting who is able to work in a fast pace environment, has manual dexterity and is able to accurately enter patient information into Laboratory Information System. The successful candidate will work in a team as well as being required to work independently at times.

The candidate will be participating in a variety of shifts such as early and later shifts (currently, ,  and ) each week including some weekends.

At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture ofwell-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. Thats why were thrilled to offer an exhilarating rewards package,including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1,500 per annum forour esteemed team members working in Band 2 6 roles. Additionally, forband 5 & 6 roles, where night shift is part of the role requirements, youwill receive enhanced night shift payment

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.

We reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.

This essential role ensures our patients biological samples are efficiently and safely handled following due health and safety protocols and accurately registered in our in-house laboratory IT system (Win Path entreprise). This enables tests to be processed and results issued in appropriate time frames. .The role also involves communicating with our patients, hospital staff and other departments,as well as other administrative duties.

• 4 GCSEs at Grade A-C or equivalent, including Math and English
• High standard of typing proficiency
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Customer service focused experience

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.