Medical Laboratory Assistant

Do bacteria and viruses excite you rather than repulse you? Have you ever wondered what MRSA looks like or what a fungal infection looks like under a microscope? If the answer is yes, then our friendly Microbiology team is the place for you!

In Microbiology we process a variety of patient specimens; growing organisms to diagnose infection and treat our patients quickly and efficiently. The environment is fast paced where no two days are the same.

An integral part of the team; you will be responsible for the handling and processing of patient specimens; ensuring they are transported to the appropriate laboratory area and processed promptly and accurately. You will be enthusiastic about providing an excellent standard of work which contributes to the overall patient care within the Trust.

An advert can only contain so many words – but we are available to answer any questions you may have regarding the role before you apply. You can contact Caroline Stubbs on 01772 522114 or Dawn Dixon on 01772 522153

You will be working in a UKAS accredited medical laboratory – working to a high standard which is evident in the quality service we give to our patients, and ensuring the diagnosis and treatment they require.

Experience is not necessary as training is provided in all areas and your work day will vary, which is an attractive feature of the job role! From receiving specimens, to booking them on via the laboratory computer systems and processing them; this role will keep you interested and stimulated throughout the day.

You play an essential role in excellent patient care, assisting Biomedical Scientists, who identify infectious organisms and determine the best treatment.

Teamwork is important but the ability to work independently and use your initiative is a desirable attribute.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Duties to include but not be limited to:

• Communicate effectively with clinical staff, laboratory staff and external clients regarding advice/clarification of test requests in a professional and approachable manner.
• Answer the telephone in a clear and concise manner ensuring all results given & received are logged.
• Assist in effective verbal and written communication
• Communicate, as appropriate, using information technology.
• Work flexibly and be able to work on a shift rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week
• Order stock from Main Stores to maintain adequate supplies of stock items.
• Supply stock to Wards/Departments and GP practices as requested in a timely manner.
• Report any issues and complaints to appropriate person
• Uses IT to find requested result enquiry information using agreed formats and procedures.
• Correctly and safely prepare, use and disinfect equipment e.g. centrifuge.
• Perform day to day maintenance & load, unload and top up of the consumables on analysers as appropriate
• Sort printed reports, file and despatch to correct location
• Performs work consistent with health and safety legislation, policies, procedures and assessment of risk.