Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Service at the Frimley Park Site.

Frimley Park has recently undergone a total lab refresh and offers state of the art equipment in a dynamic, versatile environment.

This advert relates to MLA vacancies within the Blood Sciences team. The laboratory offers opportunities for career progression within the department, and can offer support for registration portfolio completion to aid this.

The FPH Lab is a Blood Sciences team which includes Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion. The team are an inclusive team that looks to engender teamwork and cooperation within all aspects of the team.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the MLAs include but are not limited too:

Analyser sample loading and unloading
Analyser maintenance
Manual assay analysis
Stock control
General Laboratory duties

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,873 a year per annum Inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-SL0451

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7UJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is essential

Desirable

Basic knowledge of medical terminology is desirable

Competencies

Essential

Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
Ability to work to deadlines
Ability to follow procedures
Basic laboratory equipment skills such as measuring, pipetting, decanting, loading samples

Desirable

Computer skills : word processing, spread sheets and file management
Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgement decisions
Understanding of need for service quality
Understanding that work relates directly to patient care

Specialist/Functional Experience

Essential

Working Experience in a multi skilled environment

Special Requirements

Essential

Ability to work effectively under pressure
Able to contribute to other site shift patterns

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is essential

Desirable

Basic knowledge of medical terminology is desirable

Competencies

Essential

Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
Ability to work to deadlines
Ability to follow procedures
Basic laboratory equipment skills such as measuring, pipetting, decanting, loading samples

Desirable

Computer skills : word processing, spread sheets and file management
Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgement decisions
Understanding of need for service quality
Understanding that work relates directly to patient care

Specialist/Functional Experience

Essential

Working Experience in a multi skilled environment

Special Requirements

Essential

Ability to work effectively under pressure
Able to contribute to other site shift patterns

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)