NHS
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology
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Job Description
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- GCSE including Maths, English and Science (Grades 9-4)(A-C) or equivalent.
- Data Entry Experience
- NVQ level 2, Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Clinical NHS laboratory / hospital experience
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality and data protection
- Understanding of health and safety.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Basic theoretical knowledge to support sample processing / analytical processes
- GCSE including Maths, English and Science (Grades 9-4)(A-C) or equivalent.
- Data Entry Experience
- NVQ level 2, Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Clinical NHS laboratory / hospital experience
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality and data protection
- Understanding of health and safety.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Basic theoretical knowledge to support sample processing / analytical processes
Job summary
We are looking for two Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our Microbiology team. The post will involve supporting the department in providing diagnostic services and includes data entry; manual, semi-automated and automated technical procedures; dealing with telephone enquiries; store-keeping; stock control; and laboratory waste disposal.
The successful applicant must be conscientious and enthusiastic and able to work well as part of a team and under pressure. They must also have good communication and IT skills.
Relevant experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided.
The laboratory provides a 7 day, extended service. The successful applicant will be required to participate in the shift system.
Please note, for vacancies that receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.
Informal visits to the department are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a critical role in the examination of Microbiological samples by receiving, sorting, labelling and processing specimens from patients. These samples include urine, blood, faeces, and swabs.
About us
The Microbiology department processes a variety of specimens in our bacteriology, serology and molecular sections of the laboratory. The work is varied and very interesting.
You will be working alongside a friendly, expert and energetic team of Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.
Details
Date posted
08 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
223-MLA-289
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
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Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
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Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.