Medical Laboratory Assistant

Location: Swinesherd

Job Description:

Job Title:

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Grade:
Band 2

Trust:
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:

Worcester Royal Hospital Charles Hastings Way Worcester WR5 1DD

Pay Rates: £12.92 per hour exc WTD

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours – Monday to Friday – 12:30 till 20:00 (There maybe occasional day shifts too which would be 09:00 – 17:30)

Length: 3 months

Job Overview:

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our laboratory team in Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual who is passionate about supporting high-quality patient care through accurate and efficient laboratory services.

Responsibilities:

· Provide support service to BMS staff – Preparation and processing of simple laboratory tests, preparation and processing of Pathology samples involving pre-analytical procedures.

· Co-ordinate the receipt and handling of samples and reports from other laboratories.

· Accurately enter patient and request data onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), making appropriate amendments as required.

· Respond to telephone calls from medical and nursing staff within the hospital, or staff from surgeries and clinics, so that requests for results, additional/urgent investigations and technical advice are dealt with to the satisfaction of the caller.

· Co-ordinate and participate in the scanning of request forms so that electronic images are readily available for the technical validation / clinical interpretation of results.

· Assist senior staff within the department with general office and laboratory duties.

Skills:

· Evidence of a good level of literacy and numeracy.

· Experience of working in a Clinical or laboratory environment is desirable.

· Ability to organise, prioritise and work at different speeds with dexterity and accuracy whilst paying attention to detail

· Ability to handle a variety of telephone enquiries appropriately.

· Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with all staff groups and members of the public.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

· Relevant Qualifications

· Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

This is part of Regulation 22 and we want to ensure we give candidates the heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at Trust .

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

· Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

· Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider

· First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

· Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

· Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

· Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.

· Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

· Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England