Medical Laboratory AssistantinWakefieldinWakefieldPUBLISHED FRI 21 MAR 2025
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Opportunity to work in a critical healthcare environment, directly contributing to patient care and outcomes.
Possibility of full-time employment (37.5 hours per week) with a permanent position, providing job stability.
Diverse shift patterns including day, late, overnight, weekend, and bank holiday shifts, allowing for flexible work scheduling.
Hands-on experience with advanced laboratory technologies and IT systems, enhancing skills in modern medical laboratory practices.
Collaboration with a variety of healthcare professionals, fostering strong communication skills and teamwork.
Chance to participate in ongoing training, ensuring knowledge and skills remain up-to-date with industry standards.
Contribution to UKAS Accreditation standards, reinforcing the importance of quality and compliance in laboratory services.
Join the dedicated team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust as a Medical Laboratory Assistant and play a vital role in patient care! Based at Pinderfields Hospital, you’ll be at the heart of a fast-paced Blood Sciences Laboratory, contributing to the processing of crucial patient samples from various departments and GP surgeries. This permanent, full-time position comes with a variety of shifts, allowing you to enjoy a flexible work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in your community.
In this approachable and supportive environment, your responsibilities will include receiving and sorting pathology specimens, accurately labelling samples, and ensuring they reach the right departments for analysis. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential, as you'll liaise with hospital staff and input vital patient information into our systems. If you’re a compassionate individual who thrives under pressure and has a knack for problem-solving, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to develop your skills while championing the NHS’s mission of providing high-quality care. Join us and make a real difference!
In this approachable and supportive environment, your responsibilities will include receiving and sorting pathology specimens, accurately labelling samples, and ensuring they reach the right departments for analysis. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential, as you'll liaise with hospital staff and input vital patient information into our systems. If you’re a compassionate individual who thrives under pressure and has a knack for problem-solving, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to develop your skills while championing the NHS’s mission of providing high-quality care. Join us and make a real difference!
Opportunity to work in a critical healthcare environment, directly contributing to patient care and outcomes.
Possibility of full-time employment (37.5 hours per week) with a permanent position, providing job stability.
Diverse shift patterns including day, late, overnight, weekend, and bank holiday shifts, allowing for flexible work scheduling.
Hands-on experience with advanced laboratory technologies and IT systems, enhancing skills in modern medical laboratory practices.
Collaboration with a variety of healthcare professionals, fostering strong communication skills and teamwork.
Chance to participate in ongoing training, ensuring knowledge and skills remain up-to-date with industry standards.
Contribution to UKAS Accreditation standards, reinforcing the importance of quality and compliance in laboratory services.
The Blood Sciences Specimen Reception department at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and practical individual to join our team.
This is a permanent position working primarily at Pinderfields Hospital, in the blood sciences laboratory. The vacancy is a full time (37.5 hours per week). The department operates 24 hours a day and the successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts including day, late, overnight, weekend and bank holiday shifts.
The blood sciences laboratory process patient samples from the emergency department, hospital wards and outpatient departments at Pinderfields Hospital plus patient samples from GP surgeries in the surrounding area. Specimen Reception is where the patient samples enter the laboratory. They are then prioritised and processed before analysis by the departments of Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion and Haematology.
The role requires the use of several IT systems alongside the use of a GLP pre-analytical track system. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, and a level of computer literacy will be useful, as a large proportion of the duty will include inputting patient information onto the Laboratory computer system. An ability to follow instructions, work under pressure and demonstrate good manual dexterity will be an advantage.
The duties of this role include:
- Receive pathology specimens from hospital staff and patients in a courteous and helpful manner.
- To sort patient samples and distribute to relevant departments.
- Identify samples requiring urgent analysis.
- To ensure samples and the appropriate request forms are correctly labelled and that the correct container has been used.
- To label request forms and specimens with laboratory numbers as required.
- Use of laboratory information system to input patient data and order analytical tests.
- To successfully undertake the necessary training to fulfil the requirements of the required competency documents.
- Liaise with other laboratory and hospital staff to pass on information and solve problems that have arisen.
- To follow departmental standard operating procedures.
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Key Responsibilities
- To provide a high quality and timely service.
- To follow departmental procedures and health and safety rules at all times.
- To avoid waste and work in a cost-effective way at all times.
- To identify problems within the areas that they are working and report them to their manager.
- To maintain clear and concise communication with users of the service at all times.
- To take part in any training required to maintain an up to date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas in which they work.
- To help to ensure that all work is carried out to the standards necessary for UKAS Accreditation.
- To carry out preliminary inspection and preparation of samples under supervision.
- To follow at all times the instructions set out in Standard Operating Procedures.
- To undertake routine laboratory cleaning duties as required.
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To work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) in the UK, you'll need a combination of technical skills, interpersonal skills, and relevant qualifications. Here are some key skills and attributes required for the role:
Technical Skills:
1. Laboratory Techniques: Knowledge of techniques and procedures used in the laboratory, including sample collection and handling, preparation of specimens, and testing processes.
2. Quality Control: Understanding of quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
3. Equipment Operation: Familiarity with laboratory equipment and instruments, including microscopes, centrifuges, and analysers.
4. Health and Safety: Knowledge of health and safety regulations and protocols, including infection control and waste disposal.
5. Basic Computing Skills: Proficiency in data entry, using laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and basic use of Microsoft Office applications.
6. Data Interpretation: Ability to assist in the analysis and understanding of test results.
Interpersonal Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with laboratory staff, clinicians, and patients.
2. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in a team-oriented environment.
3. Attention to Detail: Precision and carefulness when handling samples and recording results to avoid errors.
Organizational Skills:
1. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively, especially in a fast-paced environment.
2. Problem-Solving: Critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during laboratory processes.
Qualifications:
- Educational Background: While not always essential, a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, can be beneficial. A background in biology or chemistry may also enhance your employability.
- Experience: Previous experience in a laboratory setting, either through work or voluntary roles, is often advantageous.
Other Attributes:
- Professionalism: High ethical standards and professionalism in handling sensitive patient information.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in technology and practices within the laboratory environment.
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