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Job summary

Main area
Microbiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-MLA-451
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£22,383 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Microbiology team. The post will involve supporting the department in providing diagnostic services and includes data entry; manual, semi-automated and automated technical procedures; dealing with telephone enquiries; store-keeping; stock control; and laboratory waste disposal.

The successful applicant must be conscientious and enthusiastic and able to work well as part of a team and under pressure. They must also have good communication and IT skills.

Relevant experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided.

The laboratory provides a 7 day, extended service. The successful applicant will be required to participate in the shift system.

Please note, for vacancies that receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.

Informal visits to the department are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a critical role in the examination of Microbiological samples by receiving, sorting, labelling and processing specimens from patients.  These samples include urine, blood, faeces, and swabs.

Working for our organisation

The Microbiology department processes a variety of specimens in our bacteriology, serology and molecular sections of the laboratory. The work is varied and very interesting.

You will be working alongside a friendly, expert and energetic team of Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential criteria
  • GCSE including Maths, English and Science (Grades 9-4)(A-C) or equivalent.
  • Data Entry Experience
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ level 2, Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Clinical NHS laboratory / hospital experience

Knowledge / Skills

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality and data protection
  • Understanding of health and safety.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail
  • Basic theoretical knowledge to support sample processing / analytical processes

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Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rebecca Kerrigan
Job title
Lead Biomedical Scientist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261685

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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