We havean exciting opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in BuckinghamshireHealthcare NHS Trust to join the Pathology department at Stoke MandevilleHospital. You will be responsible for supporting the central sample receptionteam, managing the receipt and preparation of laboratory samples undersupervision, performing simple analysis of samples, and operating or loadingexpensive and complex laboratory equipment under supervision in one of threesections: Biochemistry, Haematology, or Immunology. You will also support theaccurate entry of patient data and results into the laboratory computer system,as well as the storage and dispatch of patient reports.
Main duties of the job
As aMedical Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for following StandardOperating Procedures and contributing to their regular review and updates. Youwill manage the preparation, storage, and appropriate use of reagents andconsumables for patient investigations, ensuring compliance with COSHHregulations. You will be supporting quality assurance by reporting any loss ofperformance in quality control procedures and escalating situations that couldpotentially cause service failures. You will also be responsible for handlingtoxic, carcinogenic, harmful, and flammable substances safely, adhering to allrelevant safety protocols.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job responsibilities
* To receive, verify, and barcode incoming patient samples, ensuring thecorrect sample type and patient identifiers match the laboratory request.
* To safely prepare samples for processing or transport, includingloading/unloading centrifuges and packaging for courier delivery to otherlaboratories.
* To maintain laboratory work areas, equipment, and consumables, ensuringbenches, centrifuges, and glassware are clean, organized, and ready for use.
* To accurately code requested tests on the laboratory information system(LIS) and flag urgent or high-priority samples for immediate attention.
* To assist with stock management, including monitoring reagent andconsumable levels, safe storage, and timely disposal of expired materials.
* To support the training and guidance of new or junior staff, demonstratinglaboratory techniques and safe working practices under supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE-level education in basic sciences.
* Experience handling laboratory samples.
* NVQ Level 3 in a relevant laboratory discipline or equivalent (desirable).
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
* Practical laboratory experience within a clinical or diagnostic setting.
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.
£14.24 an hourRates are inclusive of Base Rate + Holiday Pay
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