About Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing exceptional healthcare services across London. They are dedicated to continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and delivering the highest quality patient care. The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership, hosted by Barts Health, offers comprehensive pathology services to multiple trusts, ensuring critical diagnostics and advancements in medical research.
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) to join the Microbiology Department at the Royal London Hospital. The successful candidates will work night shifts, including occasional day shifts, within a dedicated team of Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, and MLAs.
Responsibilities:
- Entry of patient details and other data into laboratory information systems
- Operating analysers and other laboratory equipment
- Performing quality control and troubleshooting on equipment
- Preparation of reagents and pre-analytical preparation of samples for testing
- General housekeeping duties
- Ensuring regulatory and accreditation requirements are met
Skills and Qualifications
- Previous laboratory work experience is preferred
- Attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to participate in 24/7 shift rotas
- Strong communication skills and technical proficiency
Compensation
- Salary: £27,948 – £29,468 per annum inclusive
- Full-time position with shifts from 8pm to 8am, or 9am to 5:30pm if on a day shift
- Shift patterns comply with Working Time Regulations, with payment enhancements for weekend, bank holiday, and night shifts
Application Process
Barts Health NHS Trust is committed to promoting inclusion and welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the trust at this band.
Other Details
- The role involves working across various Pathology Partnership laboratory sites as required.
- Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised that the minimum salary threshold must be met. For further information visit here
