Medical Laboratory Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24,465 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Chelmsford, CM1 7ET |
| Cwmni: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7254013/390-CSS-BR-9695 |
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Blood Sciences Specimen Reception MLAs assist the Haematology, Immunology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry laboratories in the provision of a high quality and efficient diagnostic service to patients and medical staff.
In accordance with agreed protocols and standard operational procedures, the post-holder will participate in the analysis of biological specimens by receiving, preparing and processing samples. This includes clerical input of patient and test details into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and performing required supportive duties, including:
• Undertaking all administrative duties involved in the receipt and processing of specimens and request forms.
• Undertaking pre and post analytical sample processing.
• Working as an effective team in an efficient, positive and competent manner.
• Helping provides a safe, clean and well-maintained environment
Follow procedures, protocols and directives as required providing a high-quality laboratory service.
• To receive, check and distribute samples received by Pathology Reception.
• To partake in the reception of samples for Blood Sciences and the preparation for analysis.
• Complete patient identity checks and to deal with any discrepancies in labelling.
• Barcode specimens and forms and enter requests into the Laboratory Information Management System (WinPath).
• Escalate or complete any additional pre-analytical processing requirements, such as centrifugation, separating or freezing.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!
This advert closes on Sunday 13 Jul 2025