Medical Laboratory Assistant - Bournemouth, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity to support COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) testing at University Hospital Dorset sites (Poole and Royal Bournemouth Hospitals).

A couple of laboratory-based methods are currently in operation across both sites within the Microbiology Departments and satellite departments to deliver point of care testing.

In-house testing ensures a faster turnaround time to improve patient flow and reduce bottlenecks in both hospitals.

Team members are required to provide the SAMBA testing service that will meet the fluctuating demand. The service runs 24/7 and the shift pattern will therefore include day, night and weekend shifts

The swabs collected from the patient are placed into a tube and delivered to the SAMBA suite. The samples are deactivated within ten minutes of being placed in the tube and are ready for testing.

You will be required to operate a number of benchtop units for the process, for which full training and competency sign off will be given.

You will also receive training on the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) to enable data entry of patient details.

Base Location:
Royal Bournemouth Hospital or Poole Hospital
**Interview date: TBC