Medical Laboratory Assistant

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Specimen Reception, within the Division of Laboratory Medicine. The role involves unpacking, labeling and registering specimens, and operating pre- and post-analytic equipment.

You will join a dedicated, multidisciplinary team handling a 24/7 service across multiple sites on Oxford Road. You will receive full in-service training, be flexible, methodical and organised with good communication

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good attention to detail and works well in a team
• Full in-service training will be provided

Responsibilities

• Unpacking, labeling and registering specimens
• Using pre- and post-analytic equipment
• Support 24/7 CSR service and rostered shifts
• Work at other MFT Specimen Receptions when required

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Keyboard skills

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting opportunities within Specimen Reception in the Division of Laboratory Medicine.

Do you have good verbal and written communication skills, good attention to detail and work well in a team? An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Medical Laboratory Assistant.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the leading Trust for teaching, research and specialist services in the North West of England.

Specimen Reception is accommodation in the Clinical Sciences Building, on the Oxford Road site of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Please note this is a full time post - 37.5 hours per week (Site: ORC, TGH, NMGH, WYTH (multisite working) 24/9 rota).

The department runs a state-of-the-art automated blood track, to support the Trust's leading laboratories. The team you’ll be joining provides a quality service unpacking, labelling, registering specimens a well as using pre- and post-analytic equipment.

The post offers a great opportunity to gain laboratory experience in Blood Sciences, in a stimulating environment with support from a highly experienced and committed team of professionals. CSR provides a 24/7 service and the post will be rostered for shifts to support this. You will also be expected to work at other MFT Specimen Receptions when required.

A good standard of education (to GCSE level or equivalent) is necessary as are good keyboard skills. You should be flexible, methodical and organised with good communication skills. Full in-service training will be provided.

You will be supported throughout with regular reviews of progress to develop appropriate knowledge and skills to enable personal development.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: David Rhead Job title: Specimen Reception and Business Support Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 276 4692