Job Title: Lab Assistant
Grade: Band 3
Trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: Watford General Hospital WD18 0HB
Ward/Dept: Pathology/Microbiology
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Mon to Friday - 9am-5.30pm
Pay Rates - Day: £13.07 per hour
Why might this job interest you?
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hard-working Medical laboratory assistant with a keen eye for detail to join their very busy Microbiology team at Watford General Hospital.
Responsibilities of this job role
If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below - as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:
- Participate in the collection of specimens from pathology reception, sorting samples for various benches such as urines, stools, swabs, tissues and fluids, blood and blood cultures.
- Label and culture samples on relevant bacterial culture media etc.
- Participate in the safe disposal of laboratory waste and assist in the handling of deliveries and goods storage.
- Work under the supervision of HCPC registered BMS and after training work with analysers for urine microscopy and susceptibility testing. Participate in booking laboratory requests onto the pathology LIMS system.
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
Laboratory experience
Education to NVQ Level 2, GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English, Science subjects.
Experience of data entry.
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
- Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.