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Job summary

Main area
Blood Sciences
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 Shift Pattern)
Job ref
151-NM163
Employer
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Frimley Park Hospital
Town
Frimley, Camberley
Salary
£25,768 per annum incl HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/09/2025 23:59

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Medical Laboratory Assistant

Band 2

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) as a Medical Laboratory Assistant at Frimley Park Hospital.

The Blood Sciences department at Frimley Park has recently undergone a full laboratory refresh, providing a modern and dynamic working environment equipped with state-of-the-art technology. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and versatile team.

This role is based within the Blood Sciences team, which encompasses Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion. As an MLA, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the department, ensuring timely and accurate processing of samples to support patient care.

We are an inclusive and supportive team that values teamwork and collaboration. In return, you will benefit from opportunities for career progression and development, including support with registration portfolio completion if you wish to pursue a career as a Biomedical Scientist.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the MLAs include but are not limited to:

  • Loading and unloading patient samples onto laboratory analysers

  • Routine analyser maintenance to ensure accurate performance

  • Performing manual assay analysis as required

  • Monitoring and maintaining stock levels

  • Carrying out a range of general laboratory duties to support the smooth running of the service

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. 

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is essential
Desirable criteria
  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology is desirable

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Ability to follow procedures
  • Basic laboratory equipment skills such as measuring, pipetting, decanting, loading samples
Desirable criteria
  • Computer skills : word processing, spread sheets and file management
  • Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgement decisions
  • Understanding of need for service quality
  • Understanding that work relates directly to patient care

Special Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Able to contribute to other site shift patterns

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Working experience in a multi skilled environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWe Work Flexibly

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. We would advise that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Stuart Robertson
Job title
Haematology Site Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 613 9662
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