Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to help support the diagnostic work of the department.

Candidates are expected to at least have previous experience as a Medical Laboratory Assisant or to have worked in a diagnostic laboratory. A key eye to details and working in an organised manner is crucial to this role.

The department provides an extensive range of investigations to support the specialist patient population of this tertiary referral paediatric hospital, and also provides a specialist service to other hospitals. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a very experienced and dedicated team to gain extra skills and knowledge of paediatric microbiology.

This is a vibrant, progressive, well equipped, and a ISO15189 accredited laboratory.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact the Laboratory Manager: Francis Yongblah on 02078138507.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we reserve to close the advert earlier than the specified closing date. Therefore we encourage you to submit your application in as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

This position is to support the scientific & technical work in the Microbiology and Virology Department, ensuring that all procedures are undertaken according to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and the policies, especially in relation to Health & Safety and Quality. The role will also participate in the out of hour weekend rota. Duties include:

• Ensure all samples prepared for analysis and stored according to strict quality standards, as defined in departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure that appropriate preventative maintenance has been carried out, and recorded, on basic laboratory instruments and equipment
• Regular monitoring and maintenance of laboratory equipment including pre-analytical equipment, centrifuges, fridges media, disinfectant and reagent preparation
• Sorting, logging and despatch of samples to other hospitals, inside and outside the Trust
• Stock control of supplies related to pre-analytical testing, and basic laboratory consumables, ensuring stock rotation and storage in correct areas
• Handling telephone and visitor enquiries in a professional manner.
• Entering patient request data into IT systems

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks.

Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.