Medical Laboratory Assistant – Microbiology

Job title:

Medical Laboratory Assistant – Microbiology

Company:

NHS

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Microbiology Department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Basingstoke site.The role involves the processing of a range of samples and body fluids to assist in the diagnosis of disease and hence you will be contributing to the positive outcomes for our patients. Tasks include, but are not limited to, running of analysers , reagent preparation, quality control, reporting and verification of results, as well as troubleshooting any issues which may arise.The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, well-motivated, possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be committed to the provision of a high quality laboratory service. You must also have good typing skills and a background in science subjects to GCSE level and experience in using computers would be an advantage.Commitment to the provision of a 7 day service is a necessary requirement for this post and the successful applicant will be expected to fully participate in weekend working.Main duties of the jobo To process and analyse pathology samples using routine and complex diagnostic procedures.o Undertake laboratory investigations and procedures on a rotational basis as demand dictates.o Perform routine operative maintenance on laboratory instruments and undertake corrective maintenance and troubleshooting when appropriate.o Prepare quality control material and collate returned results.o Check that quality control results on analytical procedures are within the stated ranges, in accordance with laboratory policy.o To maintain the adequate storage of samples after analysis and their correct disposal at the appropriate timeo To collect, sort and book in samples on the Laboratory Information System (WinPath)o To process waste in line Health & Safety protocolsAbout usOur vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.DetailsDate posted01 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number251-FCSS8750-MLAJob locationsBasingstoke HospitalAldermaston RoadBasingstokeRG24 9NAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesHappy to Talk Flexible Working – all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesHappy to Talk Flexible Working – all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attachedPerson SpecificationTraining and QualificationsEssential

• English Language GCSE or equivalent 0-not achieved 1-achieved

Desirable

• Science GCSE or equivalent 0-not achieved 1-achieved

Experience and KnowledgeEssential

• Experience of handling electronic data 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent
• Effective keyboard skills 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent

Desirable

• Previous laboratory experience 0-poor, 1-adequate

Skills and AbilitiesEssential

• Effective communication skills 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent
• Effective organisational skills 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent
• Can deal with unpleasant material 0 -poor, 1 adequate

Desirable

• Experience of training others 0-poor, 1-adequate

Person SpecificationTraining and QualificationsEssential

• English Language GCSE or equivalent 0-not achieved 1-achieved

Desirable

• Science GCSE or equivalent 0-not achieved 1-achieved

Experience and KnowledgeEssential

• Experience of handling electronic data 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent
• Effective keyboard skills 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent

Desirable

• Previous laboratory experience 0-poor, 1-adequate

Skills and AbilitiesEssential

• Effective communication skills 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent
• Effective organisational skills 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent
• Can deal with unpleasant material 0 -poor, 1 adequate

Desirable

• Experience of training others 0-poor, 1-adequate

Expected salary

£24937 – 26598 per year

Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Job date

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:54 GMT

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