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Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Nottingham

AI generated summary

  • You must have excellent time management, teamwork, and communication skills, along with experience in specimen reception, data entry, and administrative tasks. Flexibility for shifts is required.
  • You will handle administrative tasks, manage specimen reception, book samples, prepare bone marrow slides, organize external sample dispatch, enter data into LIMS, and address phone inquiries.

Requirements

  • The post holder should have excellent time management skills and be able to put these into practice to maintain efficient workflow within the department.
  • We are looking for a highly motivated member of staff with good teamwork and communication skills who is committed to being part of a quality driven service.
  • The post holder will be required to work in specimen reception and perform pre-analytical tasks including booking in of samples, preparation of bone marrow slides and organising the sending of samples to external laboratories.
  • In addition to this the role will contain a significant amount of administrative duties including data entry into the laboratory LIMS system, preparation of MDTs and dealing with telephone enquiries.
  • The HMDN department is operational between 8am and 6pm with core working hours between 9am and 5pm. The post holder may be expected to participate in early and late shifts.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder's main responsibilities will involve day to day administrative and pre-analytical duties.
  • The post holder will be required to work in specimen reception and perform pre-analytical tasks including booking in of samples, preparation of bone marrow slides and organising the sending of samples to external laboratories.
  • In addition to this the role will contain a significant amount of administrative duties including data entry into the laboratory LIMS system, preparation of MDTs and dealing with telephone enquiries.

FAQs

What is the role of a Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant in the HMDN laboratory?

The Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day administrative and pre-analytical duties, including specimen reception, booking in samples, preparing bone marrow slides, and organizing sample shipments to external laboratories.

What qualifications are required for this position?

While specific qualifications are not detailed in the job description, candidates are generally expected to possess good teamwork and communication skills, as well as excellent time management abilities.

What are the working hours for this position?

The HMDN department operates between 8am and 6pm, with core working hours from 9am to 5pm. The post holder may also be expected to participate in early and late shifts.

Is there an opportunity for personal development in this role?

Yes, Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) offers endless personal development opportunities to help turn your job into a career.

Are there any preferences for applicants from certain backgrounds?

Yes, the job advertisement particularly welcomes applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as NUH is striving for better representation.

Who can I contact for further details or to arrange an informal visit?

For further information, you can contact Sam Blacknell, the HMDN Manager, via email at sam.blacknell@nhs.net.

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this role?

The position at NUH is designed to support career growth, providing a pathway from being a Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant to more advanced roles within the healthcare sector.

What kind of work environment should I expect at NUH?

You can expect a supportive and diverse work environment that values teamwork and innovation in delivering world-class healthcare services to a vast patient population.

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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