Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
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Job summary
The Clinical Pathology Specimen Reception department at Nottingham University Hospitals provides a pre-analytical service, receiving and handling biological samples for patients across Nottingham. This service operates 24 hours per day, every day of the year, providing critical patient care across the Trust and the whole of Nottingham.
Specimen reception is the first point of contact for samples arriving within Clinical Pathology. The section is looking to recruit medical laboratory assistants (MLAs) to support this service.
You will be required to participate in the 24 hour shift pattern, 7 days a week. Applications from hardworking, enthusiastic individuals with a keen eye for detail are welcomed. Please do not apply if you are unable to work shifts.
Some Night only shift MLA positions are available, please state your interest for this on your application.
Main duties of the job
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The main duties of the role are to perform pre-analytical reception and processing duties including the receipt, barcode labelling and preparation of blood samples for analysis. Accurate entry of patient demographics into the laboratory software. Loading of samples on to laboratory equipment. Performing general housekeeping duties including maintaining stock levels, general cleaning and waste disposal.
About us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Details
Date posted
14 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
164-6640320
Job locations
Queens Medical Centre Nottingham & City Hospital
Derby Road, Nottingham
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Queens Medical Centre Nottingham & City Hospital
Derby Road, Nottingham
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
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