Medical Laboratory Assistant

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Palterton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists to join a supportive team in the Blood Sciences department at a leading healthcare provider. Ideal candidates will have a GCSE in English and Science with a willingness to learn as full training will be provided. This role involves various laboratory duties, contributing to patient care and service excellence.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE English and Science or equivalent.
• Experience in computer systems and customer service is desirable.
• Previous laboratory experience or data entry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Receipt, checking, and sorting of specimens.
• Labelling and preparing samples for analysis.
• Inputting patient and test data into the laboratory computer system.
• Handling telephone enquiries.
• General laboratory housekeeping and clerical duties.

Skills

Computer systems experience

Customer service

Education

GCSE English and Science or equivalent

Job description

We are inviting applicants who are dynamic, reliable, motivated, and enthusiastic to join our friendly and hardworking team in the Blood Sciences department at the Chesterfield site of Derbyshire Pathology.

Requirements:

• Minimum of GCSE English and Science or equivalent.
• Experience in computer systems and customer service, including telephone enquiries, is desirable.
• Previous laboratory experience or data entry is an advantage but not necessary; full training will be provided.

The role involves participating in a shift rota including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Flexibility regarding working patterns is essential to support the service needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team. For further discussion, please contact us.

Responsibilities include:

• Receipt, checking, and sorting of specimens.
• Labelling and preparing samples for analysis.
• Inputting patient and test data into the laboratory computer system.
• Handling telephone enquiries.
• General laboratory housekeeping and clerical duties such as photocopying and filing.

Candidates should be able to sit or stand for extended periods and work flexibly, demonstrating the ability to multi-task.

Closing date of applications: 24 June 2025

Interview date: 04 July 2025

We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our community through our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence. We offer development opportunities, ongoing support, and staff benefits including employee assistance, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key facts about our services include:

• Handling over 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• Fourth busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England.
• Managing approximately 1,115 A&E patients daily across our network.
• Admitting about 195 emergency patients daily.
• Performing nearly 33,700 surgical operations annually across 57 theatres.
• One of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 theatres.
• Conducting over 140 elective procedures daily.
• A research-active University Hospital with extensive clinical trials and research opportunities.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Stacey O'Brien
Job Title: Blood Sciences Service Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]