Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job summary

The successful post holder will work in a progressive modern laboratory. They will deal with routine clerical and laboratory duties such as data entry and the initial processing of patient samples. A worthy team player, you must be able to work meticulously, display good communication and possess keyboard skills of a high standard. A satisfactory aptitude in numeracy and literacy is also essential. A flexible approach towards working hours is expected and participation on a weekend and public holiday rota is mandatory.

Main duties of the job

Scientific and technical duties

Learn and retain an extensive knowledge of, and appropriate use of laboratory computer codes for clinical investigation, clinical details, specimen type and requesting source.

Involved in the processing of diagnostic test samples.

Ensure request forms and samples match with each other and information held in health care databases.

Prepare specimens for processing by receiving, sorting, labelling and registering them into the laboratory computer system.

Contact with a wide variety of body fluids, tissue or excrement.

Undertake technical duties within the laboratory under Biomedical Scientist supervision.

Assist in the dispatch of specimens, sundries and reports to outside agencies and hospital departments.

Greet patients delivering samples and ask appropriate questions to obtain necessary information.

Use laboratory equipment and transport samples.

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.