Medical Laboratory Assistant, Sample Reception – Watford General Hospital, Watford
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Assistant
Department: Sample Reception
Location: Watford General Hospital, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0HB
Contract / Hours: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £25,800 per annum DOE
About the role: A vacancy has arisen for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) in our Sample Reception Department based at ESL in Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital, following the implementation of a new Pathology services programme commissioned by the Herts and West Essex Integrated Care Board, with services started on the 1st March 2025. This role is for a permanent worker required to assist biomedical scientists working at Watford Essential Services Laboratory/Hemel Hempstead Hospital and may be of value to individuals seeking practical laboratory experience in a busy diagnostic environment, especially those considering a future career in Biomedical Science or related health fields. The role provides an excellent opportunity to gain insight into routine laboratory procedures, specimen handling, and quality standards within an accredited clinical setting. The permanent role may include unsocial hours enhancement and there is an expectation that the successful candidate will be required to rotate into 3 different shifts (8‑4:30 pm / 9‑5:30 pm / 11:30‑8 pm) to discharge their role effectively. The role will involve performing routine preparation and tests, including basic analytical processes, accurately and efficiently under the supervision of the MLA Supervisors and qualified BMS staff, bringing any unusual test requests or results to the attention of the appropriate member of staff. The successful candidate will also be required to enter patient requests into the pathology computer system (WinPath and Helix) and carry out clerical and technical tasks in accordance with sample handling procedures. Staff will be required to assist in handling and distribution of incoming and outgoing goods, equipment, specimens and reagents as well as managing the laboratory users Helpdesk. The laboratory operates a 24/7 service so the successful candidate will be expected to participate in shifts to cover this timeframe.
Benefits
* Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
* Annual salary review – No banding restrictions
* Discounted gym membership through Better Gyms
* Cash healthcare plan – cashback on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians
* Sick Pay Entitlement – 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter
* Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
* Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period)
* Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing
* Season Ticket Loan Scheme – interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket
* Perkbox – access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
* Company Pension Scheme – company and staff contributions increase with service
* Competitive annual leave allowance – 28 days
* Flexible working hours – we support and offer flexibility around shift patterns and working schedule
We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.
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