Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to join the team at Wexham Park Hospital, part of Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services — one of the largest NHS-led pathology networks in the UK.

This joint venture brings together the expertise of Frimley Health, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Ashford & St Peter’s, Royal Berkshire, and Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trusts.

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused diagnostic service.

Working within a collaborative and inclusive team, you will support essential laboratory processes, ensuring timely and accurate results for clinicians and patients.

This position is ideal for individuals seeking part-time work in a fast-paced healthcare environment, with opportunities to develop core laboratory skills and play a key part in supporting patient care.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be based in Biochemistry section providing comprehensive support Blood Sciences department.
• Duties include assisting in the preparation of analytical work for Biochemistry Department across a range of scientific disciplines under the supervision of a Registered Biomedical Scientist. 
• Assist in the loading / unloading potentially infectious samples onto basic automated and manual equipment, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), under supervision as required.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels of laboratory consumables, ensuring that supplies are ordered and restocked in a timely manner to support continuous operations.
• Carrying out general laboratory duties such as preparing samples, disposing of waste correctly, maintaining cleanliness of work areas, and ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Supporting the team with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and handling basic telephone queries.

• Ensures EQA samples and incomplete outstanding lists are managed effectively.

The post holder is expected to cover 24/7 shift in Blood Sciences and will consist of consecutive nights.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.

We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. 

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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