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Medical Laboratory Assistant- Point of Care • Salisbury
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of Medical Laboratory Assistant- Point of Care in Salisbury with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.

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1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this position? Can you tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this position?

2. What do you understand about the role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the context of point-of-care services? What do you understand about the role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the context of point-of-care services?

3. The role requires excellent keyboard skills. Can you describe your experience with data entry and laboratory information systems? The role requires excellent keyboard skills. Can you describe your experience with data entry and laboratory information systems?

4. How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your work, especially when dealing with laboratory results? How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your work, especially when dealing with laboratory results?

5. Can you explain your understanding of basic laboratory procedures and techniques? Which laboratory areas are you most familiar with? Can you explain your understanding of basic laboratory procedures and techniques? Which laboratory areas are you most familiar with?

6. This position involves visiting clinical areas and supporting point-of-care services. How do you approach working in a team, especially in a clinical environment? This position involves visiting clinical areas and supporting point-of-care services. How do you approach working in a team, especially in a clinical environment?

7. How would you communicate important laboratory results or information to clinical staff? Give an example of how you would handle a situation where there is a discrepancy in results. How would you communicate important laboratory results or information to clinical staff? Give an example of how you would handle a situation where there is a discrepancy in results.

8. Can you provide an example of a time when you encountered a problem in a work setting? How did you handle it? Can you provide an example of a time when you encountered a problem in a work setting? How did you handle it?

9. Given that this role is practical, how do you prioritise tasks when you have multiple responsibilities? Given that this role is practical, how do you prioritise tasks when you have multiple responsibilities?

10. What sparked your initial interest in science and laboratory work? What sparked your initial interest in science and laboratory work?

11. How do you maintain your knowledge and skills in the field? Are there any areas of laboratory medicine you are particularly interested in exploring further? How do you maintain your knowledge and skills in the field? Are there any areas of laboratory medicine you are particularly interested in exploring further?

12. The position may require you to work in different clinical areas. How do you feel about visiting various locations and adapting to different working environments? The position may require you to work in different clinical areas. How do you feel about visiting various locations and adapting to different working environments?

13. How would you handle a situation where you need to learn a new procedure quickly? Can you give an example of a time you had to adapt to a new task? How would you handle a situation where you need to learn a new procedure quickly? Can you give an example of a time you had to adapt to a new task?

14. Although previous laboratory experience is desirable, can you describe any relevant work or volunteer experience that has prepared you for this role? Although previous laboratory experience is desirable, can you describe any relevant work or volunteer experience that has prepared you for this role?

15. If you’ve had any experience in a healthcare setting, what did you learn that you believe will be beneficial in this role? If you’ve had any experience in a healthcare setting, what did you learn that you believe will be beneficial in this role?

16. What qualities do you believe are important for someone working in a team within the NHS? What qualities do you believe are important for someone working in a team within the NHS?

17. How do you handle constructive feedback from colleagues or supervisors? How do you handle constructive feedback from colleagues or supervisors?

18. Do you have any questions for us about the role or the team you would be working with? Do you have any questions for us about the role or the team you would be working with?

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Role: Medical Laboratory Assistant- Point of Care in Salisbury

Interviewed on Saturday 29 March 2025 at 13:18.

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