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Prif leoliad
Pathology
Gradd
Band 3
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Fixed term: 12 months)
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
290-NWLP-405
Cyflogwr
North West London Pathology
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Hammersmith Hospital
Tref
London
Cyflog
£31,554 - £33,270 pa inclusive
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Yn flynyddol
Yn cau
20/04/2026 23:59

Teitl cyflogwr

North West London Pathology logo

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Band 3

North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

NWLP is based on a ‘hub and spoke’ structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service Laboratories based on-site within the seven hospital sites in the group.

The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.

Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are now offering a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated Team to join Hammersmith Hospital’s Andrology department and benefit from the opportunity to train and work alongside experienced members of staff in an Andrology specialist service.  

The department carries out Diagnostic Semen Analysis, Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis as well as Sperm Cryopreservation and sits within NWLP Blood Sciences.  

You will be given training on all aspects of work carried out in the Andrology Department.

Successful applicants must possess previous experience of healthcare laboratory work and exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and competent IT skills in order to operate/develop in our department.

Our well-established team will support the successful candidate to enhance and extend their experience as well as develop analytical skill sets within this environment as they rotate through the various sections of this exciting laboratory.

We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential within NWLP.
Please do contact us on the number below if you wish to discuss any terms and conditions in relation to the role; We look forward to hearing from you.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

  • Efficiently receive and prioritize samples for all Pathology departments, sorting them into appropriate categories for collection by relevant staff.
  • Accurately enter and verify patient demographics, test request information, and clinical details into the Pathology laboratory system, ensuring all documentation meets Trust standards.
  • Participate in the identification, preparation, and separation of blood and urine samples into secondary containers, adhering to health and safety policies for handling potentially infectious materials, including the safe use of concentrated hydrochloric acid and Dry ice.
  • Utilize laboratory equipment, such as automatic pipettes, balances, and centrifuges, with precision, including the recording of refrigerator temperatures.
  • Troubleshooting and rejection of unsuitable samples.
  • To monitor and store consumables overseeing a procedure of stock rotation and support the department in maintaining appropriate stock levels.
  • To monitor the cleanliness and disinfection of laboratory surroundings and equipment is maintained.
  • To report to the relevant manager any errors or incidents in line with departmental procedure
  • Address issues within the work area, referring unresolved matters to senior staff, and ensure compliance with standard operational policies.
  • Train new team members and contribute to departmental meetings by sharing ideas through the staff suggestions pathway

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

NWLP Induction

The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.

For 2026, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

Monday 11 May 2026
Monday 1 June 2026
Monday 6 July 2026
Monday 3 August 2026
Monday 7 September 2026
Monday 5 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 7 December 2026

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

 

Manyleb y person

Education

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Educated to GCSE in Science, English and Maths or equivalent level 3
Meini prawf dymunol
  • NVQ 3 in clinical laboratory support or equivalent
  • Completion of a medical laboratory assistant competency portfolio or evidence of laboratory working and competency

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Laboratory based practical work
  • Ability to work systematically and under pressure in a busy environment.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of the laboratory team
  • Able to deal with problems in a calm efficient manner

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Previous laboratory experience
  • Good computer skills
  • Experience of performing staff appraisals
  • Ability to take part in working rotas including late shift, weekends and bank holidays.

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Enw
Andrew Osei-Bimpong
Teitl y swydd
HH Site Laboratory Manager
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
020 3313 1946
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