Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading diagnostic laboratory in Nottingham, where you'll play a crucial role in the diagnosis and monitoring of haematological conditions. This position offers an exciting opportunity for personal development and growth within a supportive environment. As a Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for essential administrative tasks and specimen management, ensuring efficient workflow in a busy laboratory setting. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds to enhance our workforce.

Benefits

Personal Development Opportunities

Diversity Commitment

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Experience in laboratory settings and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day administrative and pre-analytical duties.
• Handle specimen reception and prepare bone marrow slides.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Relevant Laboratory Experience

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

The Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic (HMDN) laboratory in Nottingham is a regional centre for the diagnosis and monitoring of haematological malignancies. Based within Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust, we provide specialist diagnostic services to healthcare providers across the East Midlands and beyond.

Job Opportunity: Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

We are seeking a highly motivated team member with excellent teamwork and communication skills, committed to delivering a quality-driven service. The successful candidate will have strong time management skills to maintain efficient workflow within the department.

Main responsibilities include:

1. Day-to-day administrative and pre-analytical duties.
2. Working in specimen reception, booking in samples, preparing bone marrow slides, and organizing sample dispatch to external laboratories.
3. Administrative tasks such as data entry into the laboratory LIMS system, preparing MDTs, and handling telephone enquiries.

The department operates between 8am and 6pm, with core hours from 9am to 5pm. The role may require participation in early and late shifts.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.

NUH employs over 19,000 staff and plays a vital role in supporting local health and wellbeing, as well as leading in research, education, and innovation.

Join our diverse and dynamic team at NUH, where endless personal development opportunities are available. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, to enhance our workforce.

Application deadline: Monday, 12 May 2025.