Bank Medical Laboratory Assistant (Higher Level)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking reliable individuals for part-time roles in the Blood Sciences Laboratory. Responsibilities include sample receipt, data entry, and participation in routine Healthcare Science activities. This flexible position is great for students looking for holiday work. The Trust promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced cost bus travel

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidised parking

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking individuals who can thrive in a busy environment.
• Availability to work ad hoc part-time placements from Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample receipt and data entry.
• Perform a range of routine Healthcare Science activities.
• Flexibly work as per service needs.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Blood Sciences Laboratory is looking to register reliable, hardworking individuals who would thrive in a busy environment and who are available to work ad hoc part time placements from Monday to Friday covering busy periods between 5pm and 9pm. Our placement opportunity includes receipt and sorting of pathological specimens from a variety of locations, data entry into Epic and preparation prior to analysis.

We are keen to hear from students who would be available to cover placements over their holiday periods.

Responsibilities

• To perform sample receipt and data entry.
• To perform a range of routine Healthcare Science activities, e.g. sample preparation and storage.
• Continued rotation through the different sections including Biochemistry, Haematology and Specimen Reception.
• To work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.
• Follow policies and procedures ensuring that the quality management system of Pathology is complied with.
• The work of the service brings staff into contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals.

About the Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. CUH is recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care and define how all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, with specialist services for regional, national and international populations.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where we can all be ourselves. We value differences and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We welcome applications for all positions irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status or social-economic background.

Applicant Information

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

The advert will close on 29 September 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 6 October 2025.

Benefits

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Benefits include reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the Cambridge University Hospital site; Park and Ride between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites; free routes to Cambridge train station and our hospitals; subsidised parking for eligible staff. On campus, hot food is available 24/7 at a reduced cost, and there is a staff pod break space with a colleague-only cafe, free tea and coffee, a break space and private outdoor area.

CUH is committed to supporting good work-life balance. Flexible arrangements may include part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start/finish times. If you would like to discuss required hours, please contact the provided person; alternative working hours may be considered.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Closing

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025.