MLA Specimen Reception

Transformationunitgm; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to assist with the clerical and laboratory tasks for Biochemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion. The role involves booking patient samples, handling enquiries, and ensuring smooth laboratory operations. Candidates should be enthusiastic, flexible, and have good interpersonal skills. The position is based in Basingstoke with full-time or part-time options available.

Benefits

Flexible working available

Diversity and inclusion policy

COVID-19 vaccination recommended

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required.
• Flexibility and reliability are essential.
• No specific qualifications or experience details provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the clerical and laboratory needs of Biochemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion.
• Receive and book patient samples into the laboratory system.
• Move samples to the appropriate testing areas and handle enquiries.

Skills

Enthusiastic and professional

Good interpersonal skills

Interest in science

Job description

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Assistant – Blood Science

Grade: Band 3 • Contract: Permanent • Rotational shifts 07:30 to Midnight (weekends and bank holidays) • 37.5 hours per week (full‑time or part‑time available)

Location

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH) / Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH)

What we look for

• Enthusiastic, professional, reliable and flexible
• Good interpersonal skills
• Interest in science

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will support the clerical and laboratory needs of Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion. Duties include receipt and booking of patient samples into the laboratory information system, moving samples to the appropriate testing areas and handling enquiries from NHS staff and the public.

Person specification

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Qualifications, Experience, Skill

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Our commitment to you

• Equality and diversity: applications are encouraged from all backgrounds.
• Flexible working available.
• Vaccination against COVID‑19 is recommended.
• All new staff will be subject to a 6‑month probationary period.
• English fluency is required.
• Applications are processed through the Trac recruitment system.

Additional Information

Contact: Connie Burton, Phlebotomy and Specimen Reception Manager, [e-mail], 01256 313269.