The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

The closing date is 22 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for two Medical Laboratory Assistants 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.

About us

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.

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-MLA-289

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

GCSE including Maths, English and Science (Grades 9-4)(A-C) or equivalent.
Data Entry Experience

Desirable

NVQ level 2, Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Clinical NHS laboratory / hospital experience

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

GCSE including Maths, English and Science (Grades 9-4)(A-C) or equivalent.
Data Entry Experience

Desirable

NVQ level 2, Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Clinical NHS laboratory / hospital experience

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

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

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)