Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their dynamic team. This entry-level position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist diagnostic laboratory, contributing to the diagnosis and monitoring of haematological malignancies. The role involves performing essential administrative tasks, managing specimen reception, and utilizing laboratory information systems. Join a diverse team that values innovation and quality-driven service, while enjoying a supportive environment that fosters professional growth. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and teamwork skills are essential.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and pre-analytical duties in the lab.
• Manage specimen reception and organize sample shipments.
• Handle data entry and manage telephone inquiries.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Time Management

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job Overview

The Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic (HMDN) laboratory in Nottingham, a regional centre for diagnosing and monitoring haematological malignancies, is based within Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust. We provide specialist diagnostic services across the East Midlands and beyond.

An opportunity has arisen for a Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to join our team of scientific, administrative, and medical staff. We seek a highly motivated individual with good teamwork and communication skills, committed to a quality-driven service.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform day-to-day administrative and pre-analytical duties.
2. Work in specimen reception, including booking samples, preparing bone marrow slides, and organizing sample shipments to external labs.
3. Handle administrative tasks such as data entry into the laboratory LIMS system, preparing MDTs, and managing telephone inquiries.
4. Participate in early and late shifts, with operational hours between 8am and 6pm, and core hours from 9am to 5pm.

Qualifications and Skills

Applicants should demonstrate excellent time management, teamwork, and communication skills. Refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.

Additional Information

NUH employs over 19,000 staff, supporting health and wellbeing, research, education, and innovation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, to enhance our team.

This position is classified as entry level, full-time, within the science sector, in the medical and diagnostic laboratories industry.

The advert closes on Monday, 12 May 2025.