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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology • Basingstoke
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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1. Can you describe your experience with laboratory analysers and the types of samples you have processed in the past? Can you describe your experience with laboratory analysers and the types of samples you have processed in the past?

2. What specific quality control measures have you followed in previous laboratory roles? What specific quality control measures have you followed in previous laboratory roles?

3. How do you ensure that the results of your analyses are accurate and reliable? Can you provide an example? How do you ensure that the results of your analyses are accurate and reliable? Can you provide an example?

4. What protocols do you follow for the storage and disposal of laboratory samples? What protocols do you follow for the storage and disposal of laboratory samples?

5. Could you explain the role of the Laboratory Information System (WinPath) in your previous work? Have you encountered any challenges while using it? Could you explain the role of the Laboratory Information System (WinPath) in your previous work? Have you encountered any challenges while using it?

6. Describe a situation where you encountered a problem with laboratory equipment. How did you approach troubleshooting the issue? Describe a situation where you encountered a problem with laboratory equipment. How did you approach troubleshooting the issue?

7. What steps would you take if you found that quality control results were outside of the acceptable ranges? What steps would you take if you found that quality control results were outside of the acceptable ranges?

8. How do you handle working under pressure, especially when dealing with multiple samples or urgent requests? How do you handle working under pressure, especially when dealing with multiple samples or urgent requests?

9. Can you give an example of how you have contributed to a team environment in a laboratory setting? Can you give an example of how you have contributed to a team environment in a laboratory setting?

10. How do you ensure effective communication within your team, especially with clinicians and other lab staff? How do you ensure effective communication within your team, especially with clinicians and other lab staff?

11. The role requires a commitment to provide a 7-day service. How do you feel about weekend working, and what steps do you take to maintain a work-life balance? The role requires a commitment to provide a 7-day service. How do you feel about weekend working, and what steps do you take to maintain a work-life balance?

12. What motivates you to work in a laboratory environment, particularly in the field of microbiology? What motivates you to work in a laboratory environment, particularly in the field of microbiology?

13. What is your understanding of Health and Safety protocols in a laboratory setting, and how have you implemented them in your previous roles? What is your understanding of Health and Safety protocols in a laboratory setting, and how have you implemented them in your previous roles?

14. Can you discuss a time when you identified a potential health or safety risk in the lab and how you addressed it? Can you discuss a time when you identified a potential health or safety risk in the lab and how you addressed it?

15. What attracted you to this role at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust? What attracted you to this role at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

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Role: Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology in Basingstoke

Interviewed on Saturday 29 March 2025 at 12:06.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nMedical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke\n\n An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Microbiology Department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Basingstoke site. The role involves the processing of a range of samples and body fluids to assist in the diagnosis of disease and hence you will be contributing to the positive outcomes for our patients. Tasks include, but are not limited to, running of analysers , reagent preparation, quality control, reporting and verification of results, as well as troubleshooting any issues which may arise. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, well-motivated, possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be committed to the provision of a high quality laboratory service. You must also have good typing skills and a background in science subjects to GCSE level and experience in using computers would be an advantage. Commitment to the provision of a 7 day service is a necessary requirement for this post and the successful applicant will be expected to fully participate in weekend working. o To process and analyse pathology samples using routine and complex diagnostic procedures.o Undertake laboratory investigations and procedures on a rotational basis as demand dictates.o Perform routine operative maintenance on laboratory instruments and undertake corrective maintenance and troubleshooting when appropriate.o Prepare quality control material and collate returned results.o Check that quality control results on analytical procedures are within the stated ranges, in accordance with laboratory policy.o To maintain the adequate storage of samples after analysis and their correct disposal at the appropriate timeo To collect, sort and book in samples on the Laboratory Information System (WinPath)o To process waste in line Health & Safety protocols About us The laboratory is based at Basingstoke and has been pioneering in the field of Covid molecular testing. Other new equipment in the laboratory includes the Bruker Maldi-ToF, SediMax conTrust Pro, and Diasorin Liaisons. You will join a friendly and supportive team of approximately 50 Clinicians, Scientists, Assistants and Administrative staff. We very much look forward to receiving applications from suitably qualified individuals and meeting with you! Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. "}