Medical Laboratory Assistant

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Medical Laboratory Assistant, Kilmarnock

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Kilmarnock, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

5b682fea2237

Job Views:

8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

We support our core purpose of working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran. We are committed to a culture that is caring, safe, and respectful. You will be expected to work collaboratively in a safe, caring, and respectful manner.

To learn more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran, visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for three Medical Laboratory Assistants based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

The department handles approximately 3,000 requests, 33,000 biopsy samples, and 70,000 blocks of tissue annually. We also provide a full mortuary and autopsy service to hospitals, the community, and the Procurator Fiscal; pathology services for the South West Scotland Breast Screening Service; and technical support for the Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) service. We have recently implemented digital pathology.

Your responsibilities include supporting Biomedical Scientist staff, receipt, sorting, and data entry into LIMS for clinical specimens, scribing at dissection, managing stock orders, maintaining supplies, equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, and filing of blocks and slides. This role involves all aspects of histology, cytology, immunocytochemistry, and digital pathology within histopathology.

For more details, please view the full job description via the link below.

Knowledge, training, and/or experience required:

We seek a flexible, enthusiastic, and motivated individual with excellent organizational, communication, and data entry skills. Previous experience as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the NHS is essential, along with attention to detail.

For the person specification, please click the link below.

Hours:

Post 1 Permanent – 37 hours per week (Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 9am – 4.30pm)

For more information, contact Jane MacMillan at 01563 827453 or [email protected]

Additional Information for Candidates:

Please apply via the JobTrain platform. Do not upload a CV, as it will not be used for shortlisting. Ensure your email address is accurate, check your email regularly, and follow the application instructions carefully. For support, contact the JobTrain Candidate Support Hub at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home.

• Applications close at midnight on the specified date.
• Some vacancies are for internal candidates only; update your JobTrain profile accordingly.
• Applicants must have a full UK/EU/EEA driving license if required.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is legally obliged to verify the right to work in the UK for all employees. Candidates requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship can find more information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Sponsorship is not available for bank contracts.