Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support scientific and medical staff. The role involves laboratory-based work, sample handling, and clerical tasks, rotating through areas of Cellular Pathology. Ideal candidates should have keyboard skills, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in a team. This position offers varied working hours including weekends and is perfect for those interested in advancing their career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of Embedding, Microtomy, Dissection, scribe, Specimen Reception and Immunohistochemistry is advantageous.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity is essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with others is paramount.

Responsibilities

• Undertake laboratory-based work including the analysis of samples using various technologies.
• Perform sample reception duties including the receipt, barcode labelling and preparation of samples for analysis.
• Perform clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork and communication

Job description

Overview

The post holder will provide support to the scientific and medical staff of the department. The role involves laboratory-based work, sample handling and clerical tasks, with rotation through routine areas of Cellular Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Undertake laboratory-based work including the analysis of samples using various technologies. This may be located in any of the department’s sections.
• Perform sample reception duties including the receipt, barcode labelling and preparation of samples for analysis.
• Perform clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information.
• Perform general housekeeping duties including maintaining stock levels, general cleaning and waste disposal.
• Work in the Histopathology laboratories on both QMC and City Hospital NUH Campuses; the role involves rotation within all routine areas of Cellular Pathology (Embedding, Microtomy, Dissection scribe, Specimen Reception and Immunohistochemistry).

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous knowledge of Embedding, Microtomy, Dissection, scribe, Specimen Reception and Immunohistochemistry is advantageous.
• Keyboard skills are required; ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity is essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with others is paramount.
• There is a requirement for a degree of manual handling.

Additional Information

We are one of the city’s largest employers with a focus on health, wellbeing, research, education and innovation. We welcome diversity and new ideas to develop our team and deliver world-class healthcare. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled.

Working hours are Monday to Friday (including Bank Holidays) 7.00 a.m. to 6.45 p.m. and Saturday 08:00 to 16:15. The post holder will be expected to work 5 days a week, covering a Monday to Saturday service on a rotational basis. The department provides a rota 3 months in advance to support work/life balance. You will be required to work in the Histopathology laboratories on both QMC and City Hospital NUH Campuses. The role involves rotation within all routine areas of Cellular Pathology; prior knowledge is advantageous. The duties may be varied to respond to changing circumstances and the job description is a guide, not a contract.

This vacancy may close early depending on level of interest. If you are interested, apply at your earliest convenience.

Advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025.