MLA Microbiology

Medical Laboratory Assistant| Pathology (Microbiology) | Band 3 – equivalent salary | Full time– 37.5 hours |Bushey, Watford|

Spire Bushey Pathology Service based at Centennial Park has an exciting full-time permanent opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our friendly close-knit team. Although ideally we are looking for experience in a similar environment, we would be open to candidates with a Science degree or qualifications looking for their first role in a scientific department. Experience within Microbiology would be very advantageous

This is a full time role working on a shift basis that covers days, evenings (up until 8pm) and Saturdays.

Spire Pathology Services is one of the UK’s largest networks of accredited laboratories. In 2015, our 22 specialist laboratories and 200 staff carried out more than two million tests from a simple full blood count to a complex tumour marker. We deliver to agreed service levels including one-hour turnaround times on specific tests where requested.

Our integrated network is supported by excellent logistics and full electronic connectivity, meaning we can deliver cost-effective services of the highest quality to our customers. We offer fast turnaround times, live management reporting, online results and a unique customer feedback portal providing live customer satisfaction.

Duties and responsibilities –

• You will be part of an experienced and supportive pathology team working within a state-of-the-art lab
• You will primarily be responsible for working within the Microbiology department.
• You will be working on a rolling rota basis covering shifts from 0730 to 2200 Monday to Sunday which include on average one weekend in four

Who we're looking for –

• You will need to have strong administration skills and good computer literacy
• Someone who is motivated and excels in customer service
• We would also be open to someone with relevant science qualifications looking for their first opportunity in a Scientific role

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Louise Tankard on Louise.tankard@spirehealthcare.com

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.