Bank Medical Laboratory Assistant
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Occupation Type
Laboratory technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£33,400
(£17.13 per hour)
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Description
Band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Post
Bank contract
Working pattern and hours subject to service needs.
Typical working hours: Monday to Friday 12pm to 8.30pm and covering weekend shifts rota. Some night shift cover may be required.
(NOTE - there is no sponsorship available for this role).
The Pathology department at Stepping Hill Hospital (Stockport NHS Foundation Trust) is seeking a Medical Laboratory assistant to join the Blood Sciences team to assist with processing samples that arrive in the lab in the evenings. The successful applicant(s) would be joining a friendly and passionate staffing group providing diagnostic services to the hospital patients and wider community.
The role supports the delivery of Blood Sciences services. As the suitable candidate you will have good standard of numeracy and literacy, strong & accurate data entry skills and excellent attention to detail. The post-holder will be provided full training to work in the Blood Sciences team.
Receipt, recording and preparation of a variety of patient samples e.g. blood, urine, faeces and other body fluids.
Sort and identify specimens received in the Laboratory
Enter/enrol patient’s details and other data onto the computer.
Assist the Biomedical Scientists in technical duties as required under supervision of the Biomedical Scientists.
Bank contract
Working pattern and hours subject to service needs.
Typical working hours: Monday to Friday 12pm to 8.30pm and covering weekend shifts rota. Some night shift cover may be required.
(NOTE - there is no sponsorship available for this role).
The Pathology department at Stepping Hill Hospital (Stockport NHS Foundation Trust) is seeking a Medical Laboratory assistant to join the Blood Sciences team to assist with processing samples that arrive in the lab in the evenings. The successful applicant(s) would be joining a friendly and passionate staffing group providing diagnostic services to the hospital patients and wider community.
The role supports the delivery of Blood Sciences services. As the suitable candidate you will have good standard of numeracy and literacy, strong & accurate data entry skills and excellent attention to detail. The post-holder will be provided full training to work in the Blood Sciences team.
Receipt, recording and preparation of a variety of patient samples e.g. blood, urine, faeces and other body fluids.
Sort and identify specimens received in the Laboratory
Enter/enrol patient’s details and other data onto the computer.
Assist the Biomedical Scientists in technical duties as required under supervision of the Biomedical Scientists.
r>Perform general clerical duties associated with the work of the Laboratory, including filing, telephone answering, photocopying etc.
Work with other team members to cover absence due to sickness and annual leave (this may include weekend and night shifts).
Perform other miscellaneous duties under supervision and according to protocols laid down.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits We Offer To You
Work with other team members to cover absence due to sickness and annual leave (this may include weekend and night shifts).
Perform other miscellaneous duties under supervision and according to protocols laid down.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits We Offer To You
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
Hayden Heslin (MLA Reception Supervisor) - 0161 419 5206