Medical Laboratory Assistant

A post for a permanent, full-time, Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is available in the Haematology Department based at Leighton Hospital. Participation in any form of extended working day may be required in the future.

The MLA's role is to support Biomedical Scientists within the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department.

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. Data inputting skills and attention to detail are essential for this role. Full training will be given for this post.

The Haematology & Blood Transfusion Laboratory is equipped with 3 Beckman Coulter DxH 800 FBC analysers, Werfen ACL Top 550 coagulation analysers and Starrsed Auto Compact ESR analyser. Blood Transfusion is equipped with one Bio-Rad IH-1000 and IH-500 blood group analysers. LIMS is provided by Winpath system.

The laboratory is ISO 15189 accredited and approved as a training laboratory for both HCPC Registration and Specialist portfolios. Continuous professional development is actively encouraged and attendance at appropriate internal and external courses is supported.

The post will be based in Haematology at Leighton Hospital as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. The position is permanent and full-time. This is an interesting and important job, previous experience in this field is not essential as full training will be given

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