Medical Laboratory Assistant

We are offering this fantastic opportunity within the department for applicants with an interest in Microbiology.

We are looking for individuals who are motivated and committed to being part of a team that delivers a quality service to patients.

Role:
The main duties include:

• receipt of samples via pneumatic tube, porters, couriers
• specimen triage
• specimen data entry onto LIMS
• sample labellin

Specifics: skills/experience required

You must have an interest in laboratory work and be committed to being part of a team that delivers a quality service to patients. You must be organised and methodical with high attention to detail and be prepared to handle biological materials (patient samples). Applicants are required to have a good working knowledge of Pathology and must have good keyboard skills.

For this role, you will participate in a shift system (early / late shifts) There will be a requirement to work across a 7 day working pattern 37.5 hours/week.

Your development.

We are committed to your development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.

To be an efficient and flexible member of the insert laboratory name laboratory Team providing a quality service to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.