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Medical Laboratory Assistant

 Position: Medical Laboratory Assistant

Location: Tameside Hospital, Ashton-under-Lyne, UK

Company: Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

 

Job Description/Overview:

 

Applications are invited for the position of Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 2) in the busy Blood Sciences Department at Tameside Hospital. The role involves assisting in sample reception and preparing clinical specimens, including blood, urine, faeces, sputum, and other tissues. Key tasks include managing reception and telephone queries, data entry, and specimen handling.

 

This is a full-time, permanent role with 37.5 hours per week and a potential for 24/7 shift work. Comprehensive training will be provided.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Prepare and process clinical specimens for analysis.

 

Handle telephone and reception queries from GPs, staff, and other service users.

 

Maintain laboratory data and records.

 

Work collaboratively as part of the laboratory team.

 

Qualifications:

 

Essential:

 

Good general education.

 

GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.

 

Desirable:

 

GCSE or equivalent in Science.

 

Experience:

 

Desirable:

 

Previous experience in a laboratory (NHS, industry, or educational settings).

 

Experience in health service roles.

 

Skills:

 

Essential:

 

Strong interpersonal skills.

 

Computer literate.

 

Teamwork capability.

 

Attention to detail and accuracy.

 

Ability to follow instructions and procedures.

 

Desirable:

 

Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems.

 

How to Apply:

 

Link or email

kristy.dickson@tgh.nhs.uk

 

Additional Information:

 

Salary: £23,615 per annum.

 

Benefits: Flexible working options, 27–33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, NHS Pension Scheme, free health checks, gym discounts, and more.

 

Who Can Apply:

 

This role is open to all qualified candidates, including those requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

 

Email: healthinfo@tgh.nhs.uk

 

Job link

 

https://www.tamesideandglossopicft.nhs.uk/working-us/vacancies#!/job/UK/Lancashire/AshtonunderLyne/Tameside_Glossop_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Laboratory_Medicine/Laboratory_Medicine-v6742851?_ts=2579

 

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