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- Integrated Pathology Partnership LimitedTaunton TA1 2LB
- Collaborating effectively with other members of the laboratory team, to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of test results.
- Animal and Plant Health AgencyNew Haw KT15
- Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.
- Work in biocontainment level 2 and 3 laboratories using microbiological safety cabinets.
- Animal and Plant Health AgencyNew Haw KT15
- Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.
- Work in biocontainment level 2 and 3 laboratories using microbiological safety cabinets.
Job Post Details
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Taunton TA1 2LB
£25,760 - £27,476 a year
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Full-time
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Job details
£25,760 - £27,476 a year
Full-time
Weekend availability
Taunton TA1 2LB
Full job description
The infection science team at Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) in Somerset are looking for a Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant, to join our team of professionals, to make a difference in the field. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to providing a high-quality testing service and are enthusiastic about mentoring and sharing knowledge. Take the next step in your career and be part of our innovative and dynamic organisation.
Our infection science team operates its services at the Hub laboratory The role also involves some weekend working, and early and late shift working patterns. This post is for infection sciences MLA, but Post holder can start with training in Virology/Molecular.
At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. We offer a Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 - 6 roles. SPS maintains a comprehensive training budget designed to support the career development of all staff members. This investment ensures that employees have access to the necessary resources and opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge and advance their professional growth.
As a Medical Laboratory Assistant within infection sciences, you will work closely with Associate Practitioners and Biomedical scientists to support testing and deliver patient-centred scientific excellence, while maintaining high-quality standards in accordance with ISO 15189. This includes data entry, sample processing techniques, and supporting the efficient operation of the Virology service.
SPS will commit to support you in developing your skills and knowledge in line with your professional growth and our business interests. Most importantly, through our shared values, you will help to make a positive difference to the lives, health and wellbeing of those within our community
Formed in 2012, Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is a joint venture between SYNLAB UK & Ireland and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The partnership serves a population of around 500,000 and delivers services to the Trust and more than 100 GP practices, delivering on over 9 million tests annually.
The department is an IBMS accredited training laboratory and has full UKAS accreditation.
Originally, there was a single site at each hospital with both undertaking similar urgent and non-urgent tests. There is now a well-developed central ‘hub’ laboratory in Taunton with an ‘essential services laboratory’ at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital to provide urgent testing.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland have extensive experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint ventures - including Southwest Pathology Services (SPS). Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios.
Specific responsibilities include assisting and carrying duties in the following areas:
Provide support in specimen reception areas of the laboratory, for specimen receipt, and data entry using LIMS systems.
Provide support for the receipt and sample processing.
Rotate through all areas of the Laboratory as required (dependent on experience and training), to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high personal standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations.
Collaborating effectively with other members of the laboratory team, to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of test results.
You will be expected rotate between all areas within the infection sciences department, depending on the service needs.
Main duties include Sample reception, sample processing, sample storage, pre-analytical sample analysis, analyser maintenance, analyser set up, waste management, preparing samples for transportation to external laboratories etc.
To prepare and process clinical specimens for testing, within operating procedures and protocols.
To work within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of Team Managers and Pre-Analytics coordinators.
To continue with personal development through academic or practical experience.
Our infection science team operates its services at the Hub laboratory The role also involves some weekend working, and early and late shift working patterns. This post is for infection sciences MLA, but Post holder can start with training in Virology/Molecular.
At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. We offer a Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 - 6 roles. SPS maintains a comprehensive training budget designed to support the career development of all staff members. This investment ensures that employees have access to the necessary resources and opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge and advance their professional growth.
As a Medical Laboratory Assistant within infection sciences, you will work closely with Associate Practitioners and Biomedical scientists to support testing and deliver patient-centred scientific excellence, while maintaining high-quality standards in accordance with ISO 15189. This includes data entry, sample processing techniques, and supporting the efficient operation of the Virology service.
SPS will commit to support you in developing your skills and knowledge in line with your professional growth and our business interests. Most importantly, through our shared values, you will help to make a positive difference to the lives, health and wellbeing of those within our community
Formed in 2012, Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is a joint venture between SYNLAB UK & Ireland and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The partnership serves a population of around 500,000 and delivers services to the Trust and more than 100 GP practices, delivering on over 9 million tests annually.
The department is an IBMS accredited training laboratory and has full UKAS accreditation.
Originally, there was a single site at each hospital with both undertaking similar urgent and non-urgent tests. There is now a well-developed central ‘hub’ laboratory in Taunton with an ‘essential services laboratory’ at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital to provide urgent testing.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland have extensive experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint ventures - including Southwest Pathology Services (SPS). Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios.
Specific responsibilities include assisting and carrying duties in the following areas:
Provide support in specimen reception areas of the laboratory, for specimen receipt, and data entry using LIMS systems.
Provide support for the receipt and sample processing.
Rotate through all areas of the Laboratory as required (dependent on experience and training), to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high personal standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations.
Collaborating effectively with other members of the laboratory team, to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of test results.
You will be expected rotate between all areas within the infection sciences department, depending on the service needs.
Main duties include Sample reception, sample processing, sample storage, pre-analytical sample analysis, analyser maintenance, analyser set up, waste management, preparing samples for transportation to external laboratories etc.
To prepare and process clinical specimens for testing, within operating procedures and protocols.
To work within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of Team Managers and Pre-Analytics coordinators.
To continue with personal development through academic or practical experience.
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