Medical Laboratory Assistant Nightshift Worker Band 2

Job summary

Medical Laboratory Assistant (Nightshift Worker)- Pathology Sciences, Band 2

We are looking for applicants for the above post to join the Sample Reception team in our Blood Sciences laboratory.

As a Band 2 nightshift Medical Laboratory Assistant you will provide support to our Blood Sciences Automation Team overnight by participating in data input and pre-analytical processes, primarily processing work from the Trust's Acute Zones.

The successful candidate will be expected to work 3 x 12 hours shifts over a 7 day period between 20:00 - 08:00, including weekends and bank holidays. Part-time applications will be considered with a requirement to work 1 to 2 x 12 hours shifts over a 7 day period between 20:00 - 08:00.

The successful candidates will be working as part of a team providing support to the Pathology Blood Sciences Laboratory which is based in our purpose built building at Southmead Hospital.

Postholders must be able to work as an effective team member, have good data input skills, remain calm under pressure, have a good telephone manner and be able to deal with healthcare professionals, patients and members of the public in a discreet and professional manner.

Please note this is primarily a data input role with some handling of pathology specimens required. This is not a training post and does not support completion of the HCPC Portfolio.

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Main duties of the job

Main duties will be to carry out the following tasks between the hours of 20:00 - 08:00:

• Data input of patient details and test request information
• Sorting, preparation and processing of clinical samples for biological testing
• Assisting with Telephone Helpdesk enquiries
• Communicating test results to appropriate healthcare professionals.

This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

About us

The Blood Sciences Sample Reception team support the working of the Blood Sciences Automated Laboratory. We have approximately 35 members of staff within our reception team who work across a variety of shifts to provide 24/7 support to the Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology laboratories. The nightshift postholder will work in conjunction with those shifts to provide overall cover.