Job summary
A Medical Laboratory Assistant responsibility is the pre-analytical process of all the specimen received in the lab, interacting with patients and clinical users.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work in specimen reception booking in specimens, transporting specimens to relevant laboratory area, booking and sending off referral work as well as the maintenance and housekeeping of the specimen reception section.
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2024, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 8 January 2024
- Monday 5 February 2024
- Monday 4 March 2024
- Monday 8 April 2024
- Monday 13 May 2024
- Monday 3 June 2024
- Monday 1 July 2024
- Monday 5 August 2024
- Monday 2 Sept 2024
- Monday 7 October 2024
- Monday 4 November 2024
- Monday 2 December 2024
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- oA recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative.
- oMinimum NVQ level 3
- oor proven equivalent laboratory experience
Desirable
- oGCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or equivalent (Grade C or above)
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- oPrecise & Accurate work
- oGood attention to detail
- oNumerate and literate.
- oAble to read and follow written methodologies or protocols.
- oAble to take and relay messages
- oOrganised and methodical
- oPrepared to work with biological materials
- oAble to strictly follow laboratory procedures.
- oAn interest in laboratory work.
Desirable
- oPathology laboratory based practical work.
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge across a range of laboratory procedures
Desirable
- oBasic knowledge of pathology laboratories.
- oBasic computer skills
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication skills - written and oral.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- oA recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative.
- oMinimum NVQ level 3
- oor proven equivalent laboratory experience
Desirable
- oGCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or equivalent (Grade C or above)
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- oPrecise & Accurate work
- oGood attention to detail
- oNumerate and literate.
- oAble to read and follow written methodologies or protocols.
- oAble to take and relay messages
- oOrganised and methodical
- oPrepared to work with biological materials
- oAble to strictly follow laboratory procedures.
- oAn interest in laboratory work.
Desirable
- oPathology laboratory based practical work.
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge across a range of laboratory procedures
Desirable
- oBasic knowledge of pathology laboratories.
- oBasic computer skills
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication skills - written and oral.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
