Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Sciences (Shrewsbury) • Shrewsbury The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
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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 - Blood Sciences (Shrewsbury) with The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust in Shrewsbury\n\n An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a permanent, full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Pathology Specimen Reception team, based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We are seeking a self-motivated and conscientious individual who has an organised approach with good attention to detail and who can remain calm in stressful situations. You will need excellent communication and observation skills and should enjoy working as part of a team. Previous experience in a NHS clinical laboratory or in analytical techniques would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. A good level of secondary education is required with English, Maths and Science to GCSE grade 9 - 4 (or equivalent). The post is for 37.5 hours a week but 30 hour contracts will be considered . You will be required to support 24/7 working. This includes includes weekends, Bank/ Public holidays, late shifts and 12hour night shifts . Please can applicants state their GCSE grades fully on their application form and comply with the person specification or their application may not be considered. The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant is varied and involves supporting the scientific staff in the receipt, data entry and pre-analytic preparation of patient samples, preparing chemical solutions, maintaining stocks of consumable items, disposal of chemical and/ or biological waste, and maintaining and decontamination of complex laboratory equipment and as such is a key role in supporting a diagnostic service. About us For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. "}