About this role
Job summary Join Our Team as a Medical Laboratory AssistantSupporting Diagnostics, Empowering Care
Are you looking for a role where precision and attention to detail make a real difference? At Hinchingbrooke Hospital, our fully computerized Pathology Laboratory is seeking dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) to join the dynamic team in Specimen Reception.
About the Role Specimen Reception is a fast-paced and high-output environment operating 24/7 to support vital analytical and diagnostic procedures within our Pathology Laboratories. Your role will include:
Receiving, sorting, labeling, and preparing specimens for analysis. Accurate data entry to maintain essential records. Managing telephone inquiries with professionalism. After comprehensive training, you will be part of the departmental shift system, covering weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays to ensure seamless service delivery.
About You We are looking for individuals who:
Possess excellent data entry skills and attention to detail. Thrive in a high-output, fast-paced environment. Have the ability to stay focused and maintain accuracy under pressure. If you have a passion for precision and want to make a difference in healthcare, apply now to join our dedicated team!
Main duties of the job
Specimen Handling: Accurately receive, identify, label, and process pathology specimens and request forms for Blood Sciences, ensuring proper matching and integrity. Sample Preparation: Label, store, and retrieve samples following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Administrative Tasks: Perform data entry of patient information and test requests, manage telephone inquiries, welcome visitors, and retrieve patient information while ensuring data accuracy. Communication: Collaborate with clinical staff to exchange information about test requests and results, assess sample and request quality, and provide guidance on test availability. Why Join Us?
Impactful Work: Be part of a team that plays a crucial role in patient diagnostics and care. Supportive Environment: Benefit from structured training and a collaborative team atmosphere. Career Growth: Gain valuable experience in a modern, fully computerised laboratory, opening doors to future opportunities in healthcare.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
5 GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
NVQ 2/3 in laboratory or science dicipline
Experience Essential
Experience of data entry or administrative typing
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a NHS setting NHS laboratory experience within Specimen Reception (Blood Sciences) Experience of data entry on to computer LIMS systems
Key Skills Desirable
Understanding of medical terminology
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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park Road
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)