Band 5 Laboratory Technician | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is seeking a candidate to work in their clinical diagnostic laboratory. You will be responsible for routine laboratory duties, processing patient samples with a focus on histology or molecular genetics. The role requires prior experience in a clinical setting, adherence to protocols, and contribution to the Quality Management System. Interested candidates should apply before the closing date on Friday, 26 Sep 2025.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a clinical diagnostic NHS laboratory or equivalent.
• Competent in histology and molecular biology techniques.
• Adherence to SOPs and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine laboratory duties in histology or molecular genetics.
• Process patient samples accurately and timely.
• Contribute to Quality Management System compliance.

Job description

Overview

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• The post holder is required to have prior experience of working in a clinical diagnostic NHS laboratory or equivalent and will undertake routine laboratory duties across a designated work area (histology or molecular genetics) in accordance with a discipline rota.
• The post holder will use a wide range of highly specialised techniques in histology and molecular biology and provide support to the senior staff. Their work involves significant personal responsibility for accurate and timely processing of all patients samples, as delays may impact patient’s management and access to treatment.
• The post holder is expected to rotate between the histology and genetic section, to work independently and as part of the team to ensure efficient and effective processing of patient samples through these two sections. They will support the senior laboratory staff and, if needed, provide cover in other laboratory sections. They will be competent and adhere to SOPs and protocols that are in place, participate in the audit and keep up to date training record.
• The post holder will contribute to the implementation, monitoring, improving and management of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance to UKAS ISO 15189 standards.
• The post holder might be required to assist with any research activities undertaken by the NAC.
• The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025