Medical Laboratory Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Location: | Basildon, Essex, SS14 3BY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0307-26-0022 |
Summary
To perform all designated duties within Pre-analytics in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high personal standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations. To prepare and process clinical specimens for biomedical testing, within operating procedures and protocols. To work within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of Specimen Reception Supervisors. To continue with personal development through academic or practical experience. Be able to rotate through areas of Pre-analytics and Microbiology support roles, as required (dependent on experience and training), performing all designated duties in accordance with local working practices whilst maintaining high personal standards and conforming to Health and Safety regulations. Provide general advice to users of the pathology service, for example, sample type, test availability, transport. Prepare samples for routine investigations, working on own initiative to agreed protocols. Propose changes to standard operating procedures as required in order to develop and streamline the service or to reflect other changes. Propose changes to set task list for daily duties Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory. Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory managers As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities. Encourage active participation in personal development, and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate. Use consumables and equipment within your allocated section responsibility and be responsible for stock control audits and recording through approved channels as required. Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff and enter the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner as directed by senior staff. Demonstrate on going competency against training plans.