Medical Laboratory Assistant | Pathology Department | Private Hospital | 37.5 hours per week | competitive salary + excellent benefits | Solihull
Spire Parkway Hospital have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our welcoming Pathology department on a full-time permanent basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
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.
* 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.
Who we're looking for
* 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.
* Experience working in a hospital setting is essential.
* Outstanding communication skills, and ability to follow instructions precisely.
* Flexible approach to working hours, including shifts where required.
Contract: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday between 8am-7pm and Saturday 9am-5pm (rota basis)
Benefits
* 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.
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