Medical Laboratory Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our friendly team to support us to provide a high quality and efficient Microbiology diagnostic service to our patients and users of our service. You will be working alongside Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners, delivering high quality care for the patients of the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and self-organisation within their work and the department will provide training and support throughout., Main duties include:

• Receipt and sorting of samples into the department
• Pre analytical preparation of samples
• Data inputting of patient information/requests onto the laboratory computer
• Telephone enquiry and results service
• Assisting in the general cleanliness and tidying of the section
• Routine analyser preparation and operation
  
  Previous experience of patient data inputting and any typing qualifications are desirable, but not essential.
• Flexible and logical approach to work, good telephone manner, and team working are all personal qualities which are essential to this role.
  
  Trust Information Pack
  
  We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.