Medical Laboratory Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for a fixed-term position covering maternity leave. The role involves technical and administrative duties within a laboratory, including specimen reception, data entry, and assisting in laboratory processes under supervision. An interest in laboratory work is advantageous, and registration with the PVG Scheme is required. The position offers a salary between £28,011 - £30,230 per annum plus an allowance, with a 37-hour workweek. Closing date for applications is 12th February 2026.

Qualifications

• Duties under supervision of qualified staff in a laboratory setting.
• Assisting with specimen processing and laboratory maintenance.
• Registered with the PVG Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specimen reception and data entry.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and assist in testing.
• Ensure efficient running of the department.

Skills

Laboratory work interest

Data entry

Stock control

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Band 3 £28,011 - £30,230 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406

37 hours per week

Fixed term

12 month post Maternity cover

An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the team that provide the diagnostic laboratory service for the NHS Western Isles Hospitals and GPs.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to carry out duties of a technical and administrative nature under the supervision of qualified staff. An interest in laboratory work would be an advantage.

Laboratory duties include specimen reception, data entry, and assisting in specimen processing. Other duties include setting up and maintaining laboratory and point of care testing equipment, specimen discard/autoclaving, stock control, cleaning and disinfection of laboratory equipment. Other appropriate duties may be required to help ensure the efficient running of the department.

For further information regarding this post, please contact Joel Briggs via email at [e-mail].

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: [phone].

Closing Date 12th February 2026

As from 1/4/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week.