Medical Laboratory Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal skills to become part of our team within the Wexham Park Hospital Microbiology Specimen Reception Department.

The role involves receiving, sorting, and preparing patient samples, bodily fluids, and other general laboratory and clerical duties. You will need to be organised, yet flexible and a good team player, yet comfortable working on your own.

The Pathology Laboratory is situated in Wexham Park Hospital and part of Berkshire Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS), which is a successful and progressive merged pathology network. It provides services to NHS Acute Trusts, CCGs, academic centers, and the private healthcare sector undertaking approximately 20 million tests per year serving a population of 2 million.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain good communication with the Specimen Reception Team Leader to minimise errors and maximise efficiency.
• Maintain a close working relationship with senior laboratory staff.
• Assist in the electronic production and distribution of Pathology reports.
• Deal with telephone enquiries directed to Specimen Reception.
• Provide information to all users on the appropriate specimen collection procedure.
• Receive all visitors to the laboratory in a professional and courteous manner.

Requirements:

• GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade A* to C to include Mathematics, English Language, and two relevant Science subjects.
• Ability to develop knowledge and understanding of microbiology techniques.
• Able to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to follow laboratory H&S practice.
• Understands the need to work to deadlines and can do so.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Possess basic IT skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits:

• First-class development opportunities for all staff.
• Wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
• Encouragement of flexible working patterns.

Salary: £13,132 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time