Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Biochemistry Specialist Services at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS). BSPS is a large network of NHS laboratories serving 7 NHS hospital sites:Ashford & St Peter's, Frimley Park, Royal Berkshire, Royal Surrey, Heatherwood and Wexham Park.

The biochemistry specialist services department is strong clinically and analytically with an enthusiastic and supportive team of able chemical pathologists, clinical scientists and biomedical scientists providing a broad range of services including specialist analytical, interpretive and EQA schemes. Clinical services run by the department include bariatric, renal stone and lipid OPD clinics and a clinical investigation unit. The Department is a Supraregional Assay Service Laboratory for Peptide Hormones and Trace Elements. The Department works closely with the University of Surrey, which brings together a variety of analytical and clinical groupswithin the University and NHS.

Staff Group: PathologySpecialty/Function: Specialist Biochemistry ServicesDepartment: Trace Elements Laboratory

We are looking to interview week commencing 7 October 2024.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be employed by and primarily based in the Trace Elements Laboratory which is located at the University of Surrey Research Park. This is a part time 25.5 hours per week post and the working hours for this role are within the laboratories core hours Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm.

For more information on Guildford RSCH SAS Trace Elements Laboratory, please visit the website below.http://www.sas-centre.org/centres/trace-elements/guildford

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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