Medical Laboratory Assistant FTC

Medical Lab Assistant/Spire Bushey/ Fixed term 12 months / Great Benefits and Competitive Salary
Spire Bushey has an exciting entry level opportunity for a Medical Lab Assistant to work within the pathology department this role is fixed term contract for 12 months.

Job Purpose:

To perform clerical, technical and scientific work relating to the laboratory in a professional and competent manner, whilst being supervised by a professionally qualified member of staff at a hub pathology site.
Overall Responsibilities:

Undertake simple pathology investigations.
Report factual data and information.
Package samples for onward transport in a safe and timely manner
Monitor and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.
Support point of care testing
Support blood transfusion and Haemobank management
To deal with all patients, referring clinician and consultant requests for information promptly and efficiently.
Assist with research and development.
Operate instrumentation for measuring pathology analytes.
Maintain communication with people on routine pathology issues.
Develop own personal development.
Monitor and maintain health and safety and security for self and others.
Contribute to the implementation of services.
Ensure own actions promote quality
Qualifications, Training and Experience

GCSEs (or equivalent) including a science subject
Experience of scientific laboratory functions
Experience of reporting scientific results
Experience of working to explicit instructions
Experience of working in an independent sector medical laboratory.
Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Health Assessment
Employee Assistance Programme
Sharesave
Free DBS
Free Car park

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.