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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood SciencesMedical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Sciences - Band 2 Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services (a joint venture with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Trust, and Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust). We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and motivated individual with a solid scientific background to join our MLA team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, show initiative, and help maintain our UKAS accreditation. Our laboratory is fully accredited with UKAS, MHRA, and HCPC training status. The role involves working according to our shift system, which includes nights and weekends. Main duties of the jobEssential qualities include efficiency, good organization, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. Good keyboard skills are desirable. You should be reliable, demonstrate practical skills, and work well within a team. Keen to learn new methods and develop your skills, and able to participate in shift work. It is desirable if the candidate is working towards state registration. About usWe are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, serving approximately half a million patients annually in western Berkshire by providing high-quality acute medical and surgical services. We strive to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and families. Our values: Aspirational Resourceful Reading, situated on the River Thames, offers excellent road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. It boasts great leisure, shopping, and cultural facilities, making it a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family, with some of the best schools in the UK. The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as providing good care by the CQC. Job responsibilitiesFor further details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specifications. Person SpecificationQualifications and experienceCompleted A-levels with good grades At least one year of experience working in a diagnostic laboratory SkillsExperience using laboratory IT systems Experience working various shift patterns Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.#J-18808-Ljbffr