Medical Laboratory Asistant | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
THE ROYAL MARSDEN, Belmont, Sutton
Medical Laboratory Asistant | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
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THE ROYAL MARSDEN, Belmont, Sutton
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted today, 30 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 4a9db71aebd44e1e9aa6877689245bd1
Full Job Description
- To assist with the receipt and processing of samples in accordance with SOP's.
- Undertake specimen reception and data entry with a high level of accuracy
- Collection and delivery of transport bags and consumables to and from bus / taxi.
- Assisting in preparing Blood Sciences and Microbiology samples for transport as needed
- Undertake pre-analytical processing of samples such as centrifugation, and post-analytical tasks such as filing/archiving
- Undertake general portering duties within Pathology
- Assist in monitoring stock control of consumables held in the department
Do you have a knack for organization, detail, and accuracy?, If you are eager to enhance your organisational skills and play a key role in keeping our laboratory running smoothly, we would love to hear from you!, Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
The Royal Marsden NHS Trust is Europe's largest comprehensive cancer centre, renowned both nationally and internationally for its excellence in patient care, research, development, and education. Our laboratories operate across three sites: Central London (Chelsea), Cavendish Square, and Sutton in Surrey. We now have a 1-year fixed-term vacancy for an enthusiastic and capable Medical Laboratory Assistant at our Sutton site. The Blood Sciences department processes approximately 350,000 samples annually, striving to deliver the best possible service to our users. In this role, you will support Biomedical Scientists by receiving and managing samples to ensure they are processed efficiently and meet required turnaround times. The Trust is committed to fostering both professional and personal development, with full training provided. As our Blood Sciences laboratories are accredited by UKAS under ISO15189, your role will be crucial in maintaining our high-quality care standards., The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.