Medical Laboratory Assistant inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED 22 OCT 2024
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We have an exciting opportunities within Specimen Reception in the Division of Laboratory Medicine at Trafford General Hospital.
Do you have good verbal and written communication skills, good attention to detail and work well in a team? An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Medical Laboratory Assistant.Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the leading Trust for teaching, research and specialist services in the North West of England.
Central Specimen Reception (CSR) is accommodation in the Clinical Sciences Complex, on the Oxford Road Campus of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Please note this is a full time post - 37.5 hours per week (Site: ORC, TGH, NMGH, WYTH (multisite working) 24/7 rota) This position is based at Trafford General Hospital.
The department runs a state-of-the-art automated blood track, to support the Trust's leading laboratories. The team you'll be joining provides a quality service unpacking, labelling, registering specimens a well as using pre- and post-analytic equipment.The post offers a great opportunity to gain laboratory experience in Blood Sciences, in a stimulating environment with support from a highly experienced and committed team of professionals. CSR provides a 24/7 service and the post will be rostered for shifts to support this. You will also be expected to work at other MFT Specimen Receptions when required.
A good standard of education (to GCSE level or equivalent) is necessary as are good keyboard skills. You should be flexible, methodical and organised with good communication skills. Full in-service training will be provided.You will be supported throughout with regular reviews of progress to develop appropriate knowledge and skills to enable personal development.
About usTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
We have an exciting opportunities within Specimen Reception in the Division of Laboratory Medicine at Trafford General Hospital.
Do you have good verbal and written communication skills, good attention to detail and work well in a team? An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Medical Laboratory Assistant.Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the leading Trust for teaching, research and specialist services in the North West of England.
Central Specimen Reception (CSR) is accommodation in the Clinical Sciences Complex, on the Oxford Road Campus of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Please note this is a full time post - 37.5 hours per week (Site: ORC, TGH, NMGH, WYTH (multisite working) 24/7 rota) This position is based at Trafford General Hospital.
The department runs a state-of-the-art automated blood track, to support the Trust's leading laboratories. The team you'll be joining provides a quality service unpacking, labelling, registering specimens a well as using pre- and post-analytic equipment.The post offers a great opportunity to gain laboratory experience in Blood Sciences, in a stimulating environment with support from a highly experienced and committed team of professionals. CSR provides a 24/7 service and the post will be rostered for shifts to support this. You will also be expected to work at other MFT Specimen Receptions when required.
A good standard of education (to GCSE level or equivalent) is necessary as are good keyboard skills. You should be flexible, methodical and organised with good communication skills. Full in-service training will be provided.You will be supported throughout with regular reviews of progress to develop appropriate knowledge and skills to enable personal development.
About us
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
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