Cellular Pathology MLA – NHS Lab Team, Flexible Hours

Transformation Unit; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 2) at Lincoln County Hospital within the Cellular Pathology department. The role involves supporting tissue diagnostics across Lincolnshire NHS Trusts and working on a full-time or part-time basis with rotational weekend duties.

Key responsibilities include specimen reception, data entry, sample processing, and maintaining lab equipment. Training will be provided; the grade is Band 2 with a 37.5-hour week on a rota.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Mathematics and English (minimum) to support data recording and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Handle specimen reception and data entry accurately.
• Process samples and prepare them for analysis.
• Assist with microtomy and slide filing tasks.
• Maintain equipment and carry out routine lab housekeeping.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 2) at Lincoln County Hospital within the Cellular Pathology department. The role involves supporting tissue diagnostics across Lincolnshire NHS Trusts and working on a full-time or part-time basis with rotational weekend duties.

Key responsibilities include specimen reception, data entry, sample processing, and maintaining lab equipment. Training will be provided; the grade is Band 2 with a 37.5-hour week on a rota.