Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology - Blood Sciences
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)
- Hours
- Part time - 25 hours per week
- Job ref
- 223-MLA-419
- Employer
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
- Town
- Shrewsbury
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum/pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Sciences
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a fixed-term, part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Pathology Specimen Reception team, based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Please note that this is not a trainee Biomedical Scientist post and is unlikely to lead to one.
We are seeking a self-motivated and conscientious individual who has an organised approach with good attention to detail and who can remain calm in stressful situations. You will need excellent communication and observation skills and should enjoy working as part of a team.
Previous experience in a NHS clinical laboratory or in analytical techniques would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. A good level of secondary education is required with English, Maths and Science to GCSE grade 9 - 4 (or equivalent).
IMPORTANT: Please can applicants state their GCSE grades fully on their application form and comply with the person specification or their application may not be considered.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant is varied and involves supporting the scientific staff in the receipt, data entry and pre-analytic preparation of patient samples, preparing chemical solutions, maintaining stocks of consumable items, disposal of chemical and/ or biological waste, and maintaining and decontamination of complex laboratory equipment and as such is a key role in supporting a diagnostic service.
You will be required to work 25 hours per week, 5 hours a day (Monday-Friday). You will be required to work between the hours of 07:00 and 21:00. Shifts will vary according to service needs so flexibility is essential. You will also be expected to support a 7 day working rota which will include out of hours work such as evenings (Late and Partial Late shifts), nights, weekends and Bank/ Public holidays.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to put patients at the centre of everything we do.
In the Blood Sciences department you will be working alongside a friendly, expert and energetic team of Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.
We would also welcome applications from individuals who would be interested in joining our team on the Bank. Please can applicants make it clear on their application form if they wish to join the Bank.
Visits to the department are welcome and can be arranged.
Please note, for vacancies that receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good general education up to GCSE including Maths, English and Science (Grades 9 - 4) or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 2, Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience
Essential criteria
- Data Entry Experience
Desirable criteria
- Clinical NHS laboratory experience
- NHS Hospital experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic theoretical knowledge to support sample processing / analytical processes
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality and data protection.
- Understanding of health and safety.
Skill
Essential criteria
- Accurate data entry and keyboard skills
- Ability to work as part of a team with indirect supervision
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katie Williams
- Job title
- Specimen Reception Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01743 261000
- Additional information
You can contact Specimen Reception directly on 01743 261000 Ext 2401.
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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