At a Glance
- Tasks: Receive and book samples, handle client queries, and support quality control.
- Company: Join Sonic Healthcare, a leading global healthcare provider with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional development, gym discounts, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with excellent career growth opportunities and supportive wellbeing programmes.
- Why this job: Make a difference in healthcare while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Desirable lab experience, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.85 - 13.85 £ per hour.
About Sonic Healthcare
Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical services across the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company that has grown to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers, specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres. We have operations in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand. Sonic Healthcare UK encompasses the two main entities in the UK, The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL was formed to provide pathology services to the NHS Trusts and has expanded further to provide services to other NHS Trusts. Over 3,500 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK, primarily under the TDL or HSL banner. Our purpose is to deliver medically‑led diagnostics, innovation, value and long‑term investment to healthcare.
About the Role
- Receive and book samples into the LIMS (Winpath) system.
- Handle client calls and queries via email and phone.
- Ensure appropriate investigations are performed in a timely manner and that specialised and urgent specimens are dealt with correctly.
- Work with the onsite repertoire of Haematology, Biochemistry and Transfusion; refer other samples to the main laboratory (Halo).
- Support quality control/assurance duties, health and safety practices, and participate in internal and external training.
- Collaborate with the TDL regional labs group on troubleshooting, training, peer auditing and company projects.
Qualifications:
- Desirable experience in a laboratory or sample reception area.
- Attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work accurately under routine conditions.
Benefits
- Training and development opportunities supporting professional growth.
- Annual salary review with no banding restrictions.
- Discounted gym membership through Better Gyms.
- Cash health care plan providing cashback on dental and optician costs.
- Sick pay entitlement: 5 paid days in the first year, 20 days thereafter.
- Permanent health insurance and death in service cover.
- Life assurance providing salary continuation for long‑term illness.
- Employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.
- Season ticket loan scheme: interest‑free loan for annual travel ticket cost.
- Perkbox for high‑street discounts and staff perks.
- Company pension scheme with employer and staff contributions increasing with service.
- Competitive annual leave allowance: 23/28 days.
- Flexible working hours to support shift patterns and schedules.
We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.
PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY AT ANY TIME EVEN IF A CLOSING DATE IS SHOWN HERE OR IN ANY OTHER MEDIA.
Medical Laboratory Assistant in Worcester employer: Sonic Healthcare UK
Sonic Healthcare UK is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. With the opportunity to work in a dynamic Haematology lab in London, employees benefit from competitive night pay enhancements, comprehensive training, and a robust benefits package, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
