Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology

Medical Laboratory Assistant – Pathology
The London Bridge Hospital, London
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: 7.5 hour shifts between 8am and 9pm
Permanent
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

We’re looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Pathology team at The London Bridge Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. Working within the London Bridge Pathology Laboratory, you'll become part of a busy and collaborative service that supports both hospital inpatients and outpatients, while also receiving samples from external partner organisations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing laboratory team where your contribution will play an important role in supporting timely and accurate diagnostic testing.

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant within our multidisciplinary pathology service, you’ll be part of a team supporting a range of diagnostic disciplines, including Haematology, Biochemistry and Blood Transfusion. Your work will help ensure samples are processed efficiently and accurately, supporting clinicians and Biomedical Scientists in delivering high quality patient care. From specimen receipt and preparation through to analyser support, stock management and laboratory maintenance, no two days are the same.

You’ll gain valuable exposure across multiple laboratory functions while working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment that encourages learning and development.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll do:

• Receive, process and prepare blood, serum, plasma and other body fluid samples for analysis, referral and storage.
• Support Biomedical Scientists with routine laboratory activities and analytical processes.
• Accurately register and manage samples using the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Operate, load and unload analysers, complete routine maintenance tasks and monitor laboratory stock levels.
• Respond to temperature monitoring alerts, complete cleaning and disinfection schedules, and help maintain a safe laboratory environment.

What you’ll bring:

• Knowledge of different sample types and their suitability for testing.
• Understanding of laboratory test requirements and specimen handling processes.
• Awareness of the urgency associated with specific tests and samples.
• Ability to work accurately within laboratory procedures and quality standards.
• Familiarity with laboratory or healthcare computer systems, including Meditech, is advantageous.

Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Medical Laboratory Assistant – Pathology you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at…