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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and talented Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Histopathology Research Team, within the Paediatric Laboratory Medicine Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH).GOSH is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care; and it provides the widest range of paediatric services of any hospital in the UK. Our purpose is to advance care for children and young people with complex health needs so they can fulfil their potential (Histopathology department comprises a consultant-led team providing a comprehensive tissue-based Paediatric diagnostic service.The post holder will aid the Histopathology Research team to provide an efficient, effective and high-quality service.To provide administrative support including generating request and work sheets To monitor generic e-mail accounts and answer telephone queries, and forward queries to the relevant subject matter experts Undertake general laboratory filing and administration when required Specimen reception: checking patient information and sample type, sorting and numbering of specimens. To follow procedures for the receipt of correctly labelled specimens and inform lab staff of any errors. To input patient demographics and test request details on to the Laboratory Computer system and filing as directed To assist with any necessary clinical work in the laboratory as required To inform senior laboratory staff of urgent work, any incidents and abnormal or clinically significant results as soon as possible To carry out scheduled equipment maintenance in conjunction with the laboratory scientific staff Comply with quality standards required in service provision and participate in internal and external quality controlGOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Saira Waqar Ahmed Job title: Lead Scientist for Research Email address: Telephone number: 02074059200Ext. 5468 #J-18808-Ljbffr