Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cytology

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cytology

London, HCA Laboratories

37.5 associated hours per week. Monday – Friday between 08:00 and 20:00 and one Saturday shift per month.

Permanent

Salary:
Competitive

Please note, applications for this role will close on Saturday 24th January.

We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Cytology team at our HCA Laboratories based in Shropshire House.

HCA Laboratories has over 35 years’ experience in providing pathology services for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, budete IVF Clinics, insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services. We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation.

You will perform duties as part of the Cytology Team under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists and will participate in the weekly rotation of laboratory areas which includes processing of gynaecology and non‑gynaecology samples and technical assistance of Cytology Clinics,string across HCA Facilities.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career 品 same way you do for others.

• Previous experience in a laboratory in Cytology (Desirable)
• Effective communication
• Strong team player
• Ability to be flexible with hours & duties where needed

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we canrss provide you unrivaled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that μαζί by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from
  
  Cabe day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues.

• Unique and Individual:
  We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion:
  We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness:
  We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity:
  We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, Tengo anyone that needs them.