FTC Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cellular Pathology

University Hospitals Dorset; Poole; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Cellular Pathology team at Poole Hospital. This fixed-term Band 2 post runs for 4 months, 15 hours per week (Mondays and Fridays, 8:30-16:30 with a 30-minute lunch break).

Prior laboratory experience is desirable, but full training will be provided. The role involves specimen labelling, data entry, assisting dissection and general laboratory duties within a high-quality service, with cross-site cover

Qualifications

• Good general education is required.
• Pathology support worker qualification or higher scientific qualification.
• Previous MLA experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.

Responsabilités

• Duties include specimen labelling, data input, assisting dissection and general duties in the laboratory.
• Excellent communication, literacy, numeracy and good computer skills are essential.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Computer skills

Formation

Good General Education

Pathology Support Worker qualification or equivalent

Outils

Hospital IT systems

Description du poste

FTC Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cellular Pathology

Band 2

Main area Cellular Pathology Grade Band 2 Contract 4 months (Fixed Term Monday and Fridays) Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday's and Friday's 8.30-16.30 (1/2 hour lunch break)) Job ref 153-SP06995

Department name 01. UHD - General Recruitment Site UHD-Poole Hospital Town Poole Salary £25,272 pa/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 18/11/2026

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality service. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your experience.

Cellular Pathology has a high quality UKAS accreditation record and it is an approved laboratory for Registration and Specialist training by the IBMS.

This is a fixed term post and duties will include laboratory and administrative tasks which may at times be of a complex nature.

The Cellular Pathology team is made up of all different grades of Scientist, including medical laboratory staff, Associate Practitioners and Biomedical Scientists with the aim of putting the patient first and delivering a high-quality service.

The role is part-time , and you will be required to work 15 hours per week (on a Monday and Friday 8.30-4.30).

Previous medical laboratory experience would be desirable, but full training will be provided.

Additional contact information

Naomi Gordon - Senior Biomedical Scientist

[e-mail]

0300 019 2817

Base Location: Primarily based at the Poole Hospital site however cross site cover at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital may be required dependent on the needs and requirements of the service.

Interview: 18th November

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

Main duties of the job

• Duties will include specimen labelling, data input, assisting dissection and carrying out general duties in the laboratory.
• Applicants will need to have excellent communication skills, be literate, numerate and possess good computer skills.

Working for our organisation

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust’s Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good General Education
• Pathology Support Worker qualification or further scientific qualification

Experience

• Able to work accurately and with good hand-eye co-ordination.
• Experience of laboratory support, working as part of a team
• Previous experience as an MLA
• Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
• Experience of data entry

Technical Skills

• Capable of working effectively either independently, or as part of a team
• Must be able to understand and work within established Standard Operating Procedures and relevant Health & Safety policies, including COSHH
• Recognises and reports problems as they arise
• Handling biological specimens
• Works within limits of responsibility
• Understand the importance of quality at all levels of our work

Knowledge

• An understanding of Cellular Pathology
• Understand the role of Histopathology within the NHS.

Interpersonal skills

• Able to interact and communicate with a variety of people including work colleagues, consultants and service users
• Able to work under supervision and as part of a team

Other requirements specific to the role

• Able to sustain concentration over long periods
• Handling toxic chemicals and strong acids
• Able to cope with high frequency of transition between sitting, standing, squatting and bending positions.

Personal Attributes

• Use initiative when needed.

Language requirement

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Name Naomi Gordon Job title Senior Biomedical Scientist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0300 019 2817 Additional information

Tegan Ducker - Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager - 0300 019 5658