Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The role will involve collecting and preparing materials and clinical specimens for analysis and safe disposal of clinical waste. The post holder will register patient related information onto Laboratory Information System or other manual systems

• Adhere to policies and procedures relevant to all areas of work in accordance with Departmental, Directorate, Hospital and regulatory requirements. These would include the following:
  • All Standard Operating Procedures
  • Quality Management Policies
  • External Quality Assessment and Internal Quality Control
  • Laboratory and Hospital Health and Safety
  • Risk Management
  • NHSL policies and current data protection legislation
  • Participation in annual joint review/personal development planning
• Work under the supervision of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist or Reception Supervisor or Senior Mortuary Staff.
• Prepare samples for analysis and register the request ensuring accuracy of sample identification and documentation
• Centrifuge and separate samples into secondary tubes for testing.
• Respond to questions and enquiries by page, telephone and in person. If unable to assist, direct enquiries to the appropriate staff member.

• Standard Grade English and a Science Subject essential.
• A good understanding of Biomedical Science.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology is preferred but training will be provided.
• Extended supervised training for a minimum of one year due to the wide range of duties encompassed within the job equivalent to National Vocational Qualification Level 3.

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience
* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

* Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.