Medical Laboratory Assistant

A Medical Laboratory Assistant responsibility is the pre-analytical process of all the specimen received in the lab, interacting with patients and clinical users.
The successful applicant will work in specimen reception booking in specimens, transporting specimens to relevant laboratory area, booking and sending off referral work as well as the maintenance and housekeeping of the specimen reception section.
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 2024, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

• Monday 8 January 2024
• Monday 5 February 2024
• Monday 4 March 2024
• Monday 8 April 2024
• Monday 13 May 2024
• Monday 3 June 2024
• Monday 1 July 2024
• Monday 5 August 2024
• Monday 2 Sept 2024
• Monday 7 October 2024
• Monday 4 November 2024
• Monday 2 December 2024

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