Medical Laboratory Assistant

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Medical Laboratory Assistant | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone

Full Time Permanent - 37.5 hours | Salary £22,500-£24,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday to Friday – Rotating shift pattern 08:00-16:00 and 09.00-17:00, including Saturday: 08:00-13:00 when required.

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to work in our busy UCAS Accredited Pathology Lab?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant.  KIMS Hospital in Maidstone is the largest independent hospital in Kent.

In this role you will be assisting in technical and clerical duties within our Specimen Reception and Laboratory areas whilst supporting the Biomedical Scientists in the Pathology Team.

Role Responsibilities include:

• Provide multi-disciplinary support to the BMS staff in the delivery of a Pathology service that is efficient and fit for purpose
• Utilise manual and IT systems to ensure recording of specimens received and their analyses
• Clean and maintain equipment to standard laboratory procedures (SOPs) keeping appropriate records
• Support the laboratory accreditation to ISO15189 standards as required

Person Specification:

• Have obtained GCSE’s in English, Maths and Science
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Be confident using and learning new IT systems
• Possess strong interpersonal skills with good communication skills both written and verbal.

• Experience working in a healthcare setting or laboratory (desirable)

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Free Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.   Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Have obtained GCSE`s in English, Maths and Science

Experience

Essential

• * Possess excellent customer service skills
• * Be confident using and learning new IT systems
• * Possess strong interpersonal skills with good communication skills both written and verbal

Desirable

• * Experience working in a healthcare setting or laboratory

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

KIMS Hospital

Address

Weavering

Maidstone

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT

Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)