Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Sciences
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/22/2025
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Description
Job Overview
We would like to recruit a full time Medical Laboratory Assistant within the Pathology Specimen Reception team, based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant is varied and involves supporting the scientific staff (Biomedical Scientists) in the receipt, data entry and pre-analytic preparation of patient samples, maintaining stocks of consumable items, disposal of chemical and/ or biological waste, and maintaining and decontamination of complex laboratory equipment and as such is a key role in supporting a diagnostic service.
The successful candidate will be required to work at the Community Diagnostic Hub at Hollinswood House one day per week. The community diagnostic hub is a new initiative to provide a “one stop shop” for rapid diagnosis. The hub includes phlebotomy, imaging, ECG, ultrasound scans and dialysis unit.
We are seeking a self-motivated individuals who have a methodical approach with good attention to detail and who can remain calm in stressful situations.
Please note that this advert will close early if there is a high level of interest. It is therefore recommended that individuals apply at the earliest opportunity.
Please ensure if applying, all GCSE subjects and grades are clearly listed on the application form.
Main duties of the job
To assist in supporting a diagnostic service, by performing a range of routine tasks that may either be defined verbally by staff supervising you, or by following written instructions, usually in the form of Standard Operating Procedures.
An MLA Is Expected To Perform a Range Of Tasks Of a Similar Nature And Level Of Responsibility That Contribute Towards An Integrated, Diagnostic Service. In Particular You Will
Follow tasks that are defined in writing, but may be communicated to you verbally by a member of staff supervising you.
Receive, sort, label and distribute specimens.
Entry of patient demographic details and specimen requests onto the laboratory computer system.
Maintain accurate records of the work assigned to you.
Prepare specimens for testing
Working for our organisation
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital care for more than 500,000 people from Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Pathology provides pathology services to the Trust and Shropshire County CCG, Telford and Wrekin CCG, Powys Teaching Health Board, Powys Healthcare Trust, and the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, amongst others.
Our Partnership consists of the NHS (NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, The Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and primary care/GPs), our local councils (Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council), along with the voluntary sector and other core partners involved in transforming the provision of health and care services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin for those we serve.
In the Blood Sciences department you will be working alongside a friendly, expert and energetic team of Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.
As part of your role, you will be required to participate in the out of hours working rotas of the department - including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/ Public holidays, according to service needs.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
We would like to recruit a full time Medical Laboratory Assistant within the Pathology Specimen Reception team, based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant is varied and involves supporting the scientific staff (Biomedical Scientists) in the receipt, data entry and pre-analytic preparation of patient samples, maintaining stocks of consumable items, disposal of chemical and/ or biological waste, and maintaining and decontamination of complex laboratory equipment and as such is a key role in supporting a diagnostic service.
The successful candidate will be required to work at the Community Diagnostic Hub at Hollinswood House one day per week. The community diagnostic hub is a new initiative to provide a “one stop shop” for rapid diagnosis. The hub includes phlebotomy, imaging, ECG, ultrasound scans and dialysis unit.
We are seeking a self-motivated individuals who have a methodical approach with good attention to detail and who can remain calm in stressful situations.
Please note that this advert will close early if there is a high level of interest. It is therefore recommended that individuals apply at the earliest opportunity.
Please ensure if applying, all GCSE subjects and grades are clearly listed on the application form.
Main duties of the job
To assist in supporting a diagnostic service, by performing a range of routine tasks that may either be defined verbally by staff supervising you, or by following written instructions, usually in the form of Standard Operating Procedures.
An MLA Is Expected To Perform a Range Of Tasks Of a Similar Nature And Level Of Responsibility That Contribute Towards An Integrated, Diagnostic Service. In Particular You Will
Follow tasks that are defined in writing, but may be communicated to you verbally by a member of staff supervising you.
Receive, sort, label and distribute specimens.
Entry of patient demographic details and specimen requests onto the laboratory computer system.
Maintain accurate records of the work assigned to you.
Prepare specimens for testing
Working for our organisation
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital care for more than 500,000 people from Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Pathology provides pathology services to the Trust and Shropshire County CCG, Telford and Wrekin CCG, Powys Teaching Health Board, Powys Healthcare Trust, and the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, amongst others.
Our Partnership consists of the NHS (NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, The Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and primary care/GPs), our local councils (Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council), along with the voluntary sector and other core partners involved in transforming the provision of health and care services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin for those we serve.
In the Blood Sciences department you will be working alongside a friendly, expert and energetic team of Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.
As part of your role, you will be required to participate in the out of hours working rotas of the department - including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/ Public holidays, according to service needs.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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