Medical Laboratory Assistant | Pathology | Private Hospital | St Anthony's Hospital | Full-time | Fixed Term Contract - 18 months | Sutton
Spire St Anthony's Hospital are looking for an experienced MLA to join their dedicated Pathology Team. This role is a full-time position, on an 18 month fixed term contract.
Founded in 1904, Spire St Anthony's Hospital delivers care through skilled and dedicated staff working together. With a completed £27m development investment, we provide very high-quality healthcare to patients around Sutton, Epsom, Surrey and South London.
We have six operating theatres coving a wide range of specialities and procedure including Ortho, Gynae and Cardio. There is an ITU department providing care and accommodating more complex patients. We have a number of developmental training courses and progression opportunities available for our ambitious employees.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake simple pathology investigations.
2. Report factual data and information.
3. Package samples for onward transport in a safe and timely manner
4. Monitor and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.
5. Support point of care testing
6. Support blood transfusion and Haemobank management
7. To deal with all patients, referring clinician and consultant requests for information promptly and efficiently.
8. Assist with research and development.
9. Operate instrumentation for measuring pathology analytes.
10. Maintain communication with people on routine pathology issues.
Who we're looking for:
11. Experience of scientific laboratory functions
12. Experience of reporting scientific results
13. Experience of working to explicit instructions
14. 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:
15. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
16. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
17. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
18. Free Bupa wellness screening
19. Private medical insurance
20. Life assurance
21. Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park