Bank Medical Laboratory Assistant

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Bank Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their Blood Sciences laboratories. You'll support key services by processing laboratory specimens accurately, aiding in patient diagnosis, and working alongside experienced scientists. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science, as well as a genuine interest in laboratory work. Join a diverse workforce and contribute to exceptional patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Support for health and wellbeing

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in science or laboratory work.
• Strong attention to detail and conscientious approach.
• Previous laboratory or customer service experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, sorting, prioritising, and processing laboratory specimens.
• Assisting with sample analysis under supervision.
• Maintaining stock levels of reagents and consumables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

At least 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science

Job description

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Click on this link to find out about our values https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/our-trust-values. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.

Role Overview

As a Bank Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will play a key role within our Blood Sciences laboratories, supporting Haematology and Clinical Biochemistry services. Working alongside Biomedical Scientists and Clinical Scientists, you will help ensure samples are processed accurately and efficiently, contributing directly to patient diagnosis and care. This job advert may close early if a sufficient number of suitable applications have been submitted.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving, sorting, prioritising, and processing laboratory specimens.
• Specimen reception and data entry using laboratory information systems.
• Assisting with sample analysis under supervision.
• Maintaining stock levels of reagents and consumables.
• General laboratory housekeeping, including equipment and bench cleaning.
• Supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the laboratory, welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Qualifications and Experience

• Genuine interest in science or laboratory work.
• At least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English, Maths, and Science.
• Strong attention to detail and a conscientious approach.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and respect for confidentiality.
• Previous laboratory or customer service experience is desirable but not essential.

Benefits and Additional Information

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support – developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
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We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi‑award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the