Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

☞ Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

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Update day: 18-05-2024

Location: Torquay South West

Category: Health / Medical Care

Industry: Hospitals Health Care

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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The post holder will work with other Support Staff to carry out the receipt, numbering, data entry, processing and preparation of specimens (urine, swabs, faeces, sputa and other body fluids and tissues) to aid the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease working within the main Microbiology and patient testing laboratories

Ensuring that all procedures are undertaken according to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) work and the policies and procedures of the department.

To support the scientific and technical work of qualified staff in the Microbiology main and near patient testing laboratories

Also responsible for setting up and processing of specified ELISA & Molecular Assays on automated equipment and for setting up antibiotic sensitivity tests under supervision of BMS.

The microbiology department comprises of four disciplines or sections: Bacteriology, Serology, Mycology and Molecular and handles approx. 366,000 specimens per year, of which 146,000 are covid samples. Service delivery is 24/7.

Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

Why work with us -

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gillian Hewlett Job title: Laboratory Manager Email address: gillian.hewlett@nhs.net Telephone number: 01803 655223
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Deadline: 02-07-2024

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