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We are now offering a fantastic opportunity for a hard working medical laboratory assistant to join our friendly and dedicated Specialist Integrated Haematology Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS team) at Hammersmith Hospital. The SIHMDS comprises of three sections- Immunophenotyping, Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics.

Suitable applicants should have awareness of Molecular diagnostics practice and have experience within a busy healthcare setting. The applicant will be trained and will participate in core areas of the laboratory including specimen reception, booking in samples, archiving of specimens, filing of forms and temperature monitoring of all fridges and freezers. Candidates may also be given the opportunity to rotate within the sections.

You will have good written and verbal communication skills, able to multi- task and have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a very hard working team. Experience within a busy specimen reception within the NHS is an advantage.

Your development

We are committed to your development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.

Candidates invited for the interview will be required to complete a practical assessment after the interview.

• Communication and relationship skills.
• To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.
• Contribute towards sharing good practice within the department and Trust wide.
• To promote a positive image of the Trust at all times.
• To work cohesively with all members of the department team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
• Communicates any difficulties, problems, accidents or incidents affecting the department to a section leader/manager promptly.
• Provides and receives routine information orally to inform work colleagues or external contacts e.g. other departments, G.P.’s or visitors to the department.
• Participates in departmental meetings and contributes to effective communication within the laboratory.

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

NWLP Induction

The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.

For 2023, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

• 2 October 2023
• 5 November 2023
• 4 December 2023

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.