Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology
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Medical Laboratory Assistant – Microbiology Department
Only open to applicants employed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Microbiology Department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Basingstoke site). The role involves:
Key Responsibilities
- Processing samples and body fluids to aid in disease diagnosis, thereby contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Running analysers, preparing samples and reagents, ensuring quality control, reporting, and verifying results.
- Troubleshooting technical issues while maintaining high laboratory standards.
- Performing laboratory investigations according to complex and routine diagnostic procedures.
- Conducting rotational laboratory tasks based on demand.
- Performing routinemaintenance on laboratory instruments and troubleshooting as required.
- Preparing and collating quality control materials.
- Ensuring analytical results align with set parameters (in accordance with lab policies).
- Safely storing and disposing of post-analarmed biological samples.
- Collecting, sorting, and logging samples on WinPath (Laboratory Information System).
- Adhering to Health & Safety protocols for waste disposal.
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About the Role
Essential to the position are:
- Strong organisation and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to delivering high-quality laboratory services.
- GCSE-level proficiency in science subjects (a scientific background desired).
- Proficiency in typing and computer use.
- Ability to participate in a 7-day service, including weekend working.
About Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are proud to serve a population of 600,000+ across Hampshire and West Berkshire, providing:
- Specialist medical care through three hospitals: Basingstoke & North Hampshire, Royal Hampshire (Winchester), and Andover War Memorial.
- Nationally-recognised expertise, including:
- Pseudomyxoma peritonei treatment (one of only two such UK centres).
- Leadership in liver cancer and colorectal cancer care.
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Contact
For further details or informal visits: Katie Griffiths Operations Manager 📧 katie.griffiths@hhft.nhs.uk 📞 01256 313311
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