University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
The Role:
The Medical Laboratory Assistant will perform the pre-analytical preparation of both routine and specialised investigations which is a key function of the laboratory. These are carried out on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), blood, plasma and other biological materials in accordance with local standard operating procedures. They will independently manage their own workload with direct/indirect supervision from Band 7 Specimen reception Supervisors and Laboratory managers (Consultant Clinical Scientist and Deputy Lab manager). The MLA will collect/refer samples and deliveries from ION and NHNN departments as required.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide a welcoming service to clinicians and colleagues.
- Provide basic clinical pre analytical technical services, including the operation of manual, automated and computerised systems to support the team of Biomedical, Clinical Scientists and MTOs who undertake the technical work in the laboratory.
- Process, aliquot and safely store samples received for specialist testing in the Neuroimmunology and CSF Department.
- Follow departmental operating procedures for laboratory analyses and assist in maintenance and upkeep of equipment used as required e.g. monitoring the temperature of key pieces of equipment.
- Assist in all the pre analytical areas of the Neuroimmunology Service using laboratory equipment as required ensuring a smooth flow of work. To collect or refer items to/ from ION reception or NHNN and prioritise samples for urgent testing.
- Perform simple automated testing in the Neuroimmunology Laboratory.
Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A caring, empathetic approach to all patients.
- A proactive and professional work ethic.
- Science subject at GCSE level or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 months experience as an MLA.
Our Bank Staff are invaluable to us and in return for their dedication and commitment, we offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay rates.
- Weekly Pay.
- Flexible working patterns.
- Priority of shifts over all agency workers.
- Opportunity to manage shifts with online timesheet portal.
- Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills for health training.
Apply now for this superb opportunity by uploading your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.
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