Medical Laboratory Assistant
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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Specimen Reception in the Pathology department.
Your duties will include receipt andprocessing of samples and entering requests onto the laboratory computer system. Previous NHS and laboratory experience is desirable, further training will be given.
Core hours are Monday to Sunday 06 00- 24.00
Please be aware that although this is a laboratory post, this is not a training position for Biomedical Scientist.
Specimen Reception is within the Pathology Department at Kettering General Hospital, part of the Family Health Division.
Kettering General NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust are both part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. Both hospitals are separate hospitals/employers with hospital board and leadership. We share a group executive team leading on a shared vision, mission, priorities, strategies and Dedicated to Excellence Values.
Please visit the following websites for more information about working for us:
- Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Best of Both Worlds Northamptonshire
- University Hospitals Northamptonshire NHS Group
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include receipt and processing of samples and entering requests onto the laboratory computer system, Telepath. Waste disposal, unpacking deliveries and general equipment and laboratory maintenance.
About us
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighboring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courage
Accountability
Details
Date posted
12 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
264-6935073-FAM
Job locations
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website
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