Medical Lab Assistant/Spire Bushey/ Fixed term 12 months / Great Benefits and Competitive Salary Spire Bushey has an exciting entry level opportunity for a Medical Lab Assistant to work within the pathology department this role is fixed term contract for 12 months. Job Purpose: To perform clerical, technical and scientific work relating to the laboratory in a professional and competent manner, whilst being supervised by a professionally qualified member of staff at a hub pathology site. Overall Responsibilities: * Undertake simple pathology investigations. * Report factual data and information. * Package samples for onward transport in a safe and timely manner * Monitor and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues. * Support point of care testing * Support blood transfusion and Haemobank management * To deal with all patients, referring clinician and consultant requests for information promptly and efficiently. * Assist with research and development. * Operate instrumentation for measuring pathology analytes. * Maintain communication with people on routine pathology issues. * Develop own personal development. * Monitor and maintain health and safety and security for self and others. * Contribute to the implementation of services. * Ensure own actions promote quality Qualifications, Training and Experience * GCSEs (or equivalent) including a science subject * Experience of scientific laboratory functions * Experience of reporting scientific results * Experience of working to explicit instructions * Experience of working in an independent sector medical laboratory. Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: * 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays * Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options * 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers * Private medical insurance * Life assurance * Health Assessment * Employee Assistance Programme * Sharesave * Free DBS * Free Car park Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: * Driving clinical excellence * Doing the right thing * Caring is our passion * Keeping it simple * Delivering on our promises * Succeeding and celebrating together Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible