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Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant • Birmingham
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant in Birmingham with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

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1. Can you tell us a bit about your background and what motivated you to apply for this position? Can you tell us a bit about your background and what motivated you to apply for this position?

2. What do you understand about the role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant within a Pathology department? What do you understand about the role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant within a Pathology department?

3. Describe your experience with processing patient specimens. What steps do you find most critical in this process? Describe your experience with processing patient specimens. What steps do you find most critical in this process?

4. What standard operating procedures have you previously worked with, and how do you ensure compliance with these protocols? What standard operating procedures have you previously worked with, and how do you ensure compliance with these protocols?

5. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to solve a problem related to misplaced samples? How did you handle the situation? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to solve a problem related to misplaced samples? How did you handle the situation?

6. What laboratory equipment are you comfortable using, and how would you ensure its proper operation and maintenance? What laboratory equipment are you comfortable using, and how would you ensure its proper operation and maintenance?

7. How do you maintain accuracy and speed while performing laboratory tests, especially under time-sensitive conditions? How do you maintain accuracy and speed while performing laboratory tests, especially under time-sensitive conditions?

8. What precautions do you take when handling biological samples or hazardous chemicals? What precautions do you take when handling biological samples or hazardous chemicals?

9. Can you explain the importance of temperature monitoring in a laboratory setting and how you would ensure compliance? Can you explain the importance of temperature monitoring in a laboratory setting and how you would ensure compliance?

10. Describe a time when you worked collaboratively within a team. What role did you play, and what was the outcome? Describe a time when you worked collaboratively within a team. What role did you play, and what was the outcome?

11. How do you handle conflicts or difficult situations with team members or other healthcare professionals? How do you handle conflicts or difficult situations with team members or other healthcare professionals?

12. Given that this role requires a flexible approach and the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends, how do you feel about this aspect of the job? Given that this role requires a flexible approach and the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends, how do you feel about this aspect of the job?

13. Can you discuss a time when you had to adapt quickly to changes in your work environment? What was the challenge, and how did you overcome it? Can you discuss a time when you had to adapt quickly to changes in your work environment? What was the challenge, and how did you overcome it?

14. The Trust values kindness, connection, and boldness. Can you provide examples of how you embody these values in your work? The Trust values kindness, connection, and boldness. Can you provide examples of how you embody these values in your work?

15. How do you ensure a supportive and encouraging atmosphere for new team members? How do you ensure a supportive and encouraging atmosphere for new team members?

16. What do you think are the biggest challenges facing a Medical Laboratory Assistant today? What do you think are the biggest challenges facing a Medical Laboratory Assistant today?

17. How do you prioritise tasks when faced with a large workload or competing deadlines? How do you prioritise tasks when faced with a large workload or competing deadlines?

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Role: Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant in Birmingham

Interviewed on Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 17:09.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nBand 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, West Midlands\n\n Our Pathology department supports every corner of University Hospitals Birmingham-- it dictates clinical decisions and patient pathways across the Trust and supports our renowned research labs in the study of disease. As demand increases, we have ensured the delivery of this service through new investment and are looking to increase our team of Medical Lab Assistants in the support of our Biomedical Scientists. As a flexible employer we can invite applications across Solihull, Good Hope, QE and Heartlands where you will work collaboratively to support Clinical Biochemistry & Immunology across all locations. Working within standard operating procedures, you will be tasked with processing patient specimens for biomedical testing. This includes labelling and preparing specimens and problem solving in the event of misplaced samples. You will perform a range of laboratory tests, which require accuracy and good hand to eye co-ordination. You will ensure temperature monitoring and understanding of automated instruments and equipment. Candidates will be required to a have a flexible approach as the departments operate a 24/7 rota. Following training, you will be required to support the department shift pattern of earlies, days, nights and weekends. In return, you can expect to join likeminded people who deliver unequivocal excellence in all aspects of their role, who are encouraging and supportive of new team members and who embrace our values of being Kind, Connected and Bold. You will provide an internal service to clinicians and other healthcare workers by receiving, logging and supporting processes accurately and often in a time sensitive situations. You will perform a range of laboratory tests following standard operating procedures that require speed, accuracy and good hand eye co-ordination, e.g. handling pipettes, microtomy, using a centrifuge, use of analysers and specialist laboratory equipment as directed by a supervisor or manager. You will work safely to handle, use and dispose of biological samples and hazardous chemicals, performing laboratory administration duties such as recording specimen details, traceability, recording and updating information on laboratory systems. Additionally, you will ensure daily housekeeping to include work areas, cleaning, decontamination and maintenance of laboratory equipment within Trust guidelines. Supporting you with this will be the Lab Manager, who will lead on your induction to the Trust and provide critical training on all internal systems and processes. About us Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. "}