Medical Laboratory Assistant

Posting date:	24 April 2025
Salary:	£24,625.00 to £25,674.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£24625.00 - £25674.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 May 2025
Location:	Nottingham, NG7 2UH
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9164-25-0947

Summary

Follow laboratory processes for the referring of samples to external laboratories, using associated IT software where applicable Be aware of and follow the systems and processes of the departments Quality Management System (QMS), interacting where appropriate via the QPulse system Be aware of and input appropriately to the departments ISO 15189:2012 compliance processes Demonstrate laboratory procedures to colleagues as part of the new staff induction training programme and assist in the coordination and training of MLA staff as appropriate Perform sample reception duties including sample acceptance, receiving, sorting, labelling, bar coding and racking of samples on arrival. 9. Load samples onto pre-analytical automation 10. File, archive and retrieve samples, dispatch samples to referral sites as appropriate. Perform clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and request details and the filing, copying and retrieval of request forms. Where applicable, accurately enter information onto the Pathology IT system following SOPs Answer telephone enquiries and perform visitor reception duties. Perform general house-keeping duties including safe disposal of waste, general cleaning and tidying Perform pre analytical and track equipment cleaning, calibration and maintenance in accordance with documented schedules Maintain stocks of laboratory supplies including ensuring adequate supplies of general laboratory items. Comply with Trust policies and national legislation regarding confidentiality of patient information, the Data Protection Act 1998 and Health and Safety law. Work flexibly and undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as required