Medical Laboratory Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant.

You will support the work of the Biomedical Scientists in providing a diagnostic Microbiology Service. Your duties will include processing of samples, preparation of reagents and entering requests onto the laboratory computer system. Previous laboratory experience is required although further training will be given.Core hours are Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.30. However, you will need to be flexible with regular working between 09.00 to 22.00 once trained and participation in weekend/bank holiday rotation.

Microbiology is within the Pathology Department at Kettering General Hospital, part of the Family Health Division.

Kettering General NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust are both part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. Both hospitals are separate hospitals/employers with hospital board and leadership. We share a group executive team leading on a shared vision, mission, priorities, strategies and Dedicated to Excellence Values., You will support the work of the Biomedical Scientists in providing a diagnostic Microbiology Service. Your duties will include processing of samples, preparation of reagents, entering requests onto the laboratory computer system, waste disposal, assisting with reagent management and delivery and general equipment and laboratory maintenance.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.