Lab Assistant - NHS Professionals : Job Details

Job Title: Specimen Reception Lab Assistant

Grade: Band 3

Trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Location: Hemel Hempstead General Hospital/Watford General Hospital

Ward/Dept: Blood Sciences: Specimen Reception

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Mon to Friday - 11:30 till 20:00

Pay Rates - Day: £13.07 per hour

Why might this job interest you?

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated lab assistant to work in their Pathology Reception providing support to the Blood Sciences laboratory across their laboratory sites at either Hemel Hempstead Hospital or Watford General Hospital.

Responsibilities of this job role

If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below - as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:

• To receive specimens, enter patient and test details in to the Pathology computer system, Prepare specimens for the Chemical Pathology and Haematology Laboratories and for sending to other laboratories.
• Work closely with registered biomedical scientist staff, to observe and implement standard operating procedures, to liaise with clinical and nursing staff when required.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

Laboratory experience and keyboard skills required

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

• Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.