Medical laboratory assistant

Job summary

Do you thrive in a busy, but friendly team environment? If so, we are looking for a bright, efficient individual to join our team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust's Department of Clinical Microbiology.

The Department undertakes microbiological testing for healthcare providers in Mid and West Cornwall.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will have a good basic standard of education, good keyboard skills and an enthusiasm to learn. Previous laboratory or NHS experience would be an advantage, although full training will be given.

The laboratory provides a seven day service, with extended working days. There will be a requirement to work hours per week, Monday to Sunday, as agreed.

It is anticipated that the post-holder will be expected to work approximately one in four weekends. However, there may be part-time opportunities available.

About us

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE : To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following :

Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Work health assessments

Criminal record check standards

Right to work checks

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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require.

While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good keyboard skills
• Science based GCSE and / or A Level (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Recent educational achievements relating to laboratory services.
• Biomedical Science or Microbiology degree

Experience

Essential

• Practical experience of a microbiology laboratory
• Recent successful learning
• Previous computerised data entry experience

Desirable

• Experience of stock control.
• Experience of using analysers or automation

Practical / Intellectual Skills

Essential

• Must have the ability to work with human fluid and tissue
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in relation to the laboratory setting

Desirable

• Previous experience of following written protocols / policies
• Ability to prioritise

Last updated : 2024-08-12