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Medical Laboratory Assistant

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 26,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous individual to join its genetics laboratory team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the smooth processing of diagnostic samples, collaborating with skilled professionals to deliver high-quality laboratory services. Your attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data will be crucial in supporting healthcare and enhancing patient experiences. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to vital diagnostic services while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about science and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent annual leave
Pension schemes
Health programmes
Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

  • Experience in a laboratory or healthcare setting performing technical tasks.
  • Ability to work precisely while handling sensitive data.

Responsibilities

  • Verify, book, and dispatch diagnostic samples to partner laboratories.
  • Log samples in our Laboratory Information Management System.

Skills

Laboratory experience
Attention to detail
Data handling
Digital systems confidence

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

Job Summary

Permanent | Full Time

Join Our Team - Where every detail matters

Are you looking for a role where your careful approach and organised contributions have a meaningful impact? Where your ability to follow guidance and organise your workload helps achieve reliable results? Join our genetics laboratory team and contribute to important diagnostic services that support healthcare and improve patient experiences.

As part of our dedicated 'dry' analysis and reporting team, you'll help ensure the smooth processing of diagnostic samples alongside our partner laboratories who deliver the 'wet' lab work.

Why You Belong Here

At our lab, collaboration and learning is important. You'll work with dedicated professionals--genetic technologists, scientists, and healthcare experts--all united by a shared goal: delivering reliable, high-quality laboratory services. Your contributions will help ensure that urgent clinical requests and time-sensitive samples are handled with the utmost care.

If you're passionate about science, committed to careful work, and eager to make a difference, this is the place for you!

Interviews to be held: 13th & 14th May

Main duties of the job

You will report into a Senior Genetic Technologist, and you will:

  1. Verify, book, and dispatch diagnostic samples to our partner laboratories
  2. Log samples in our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
  3. Prepare images for technical analysis

What We're Looking For
  • Experience in a laboratory or healthcare setting performing technical tasks
  • A focus on accurate details, even under fluctuating workload
  • Ability to work precisely while handling sensitive data
  • Confidence using digital systems

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
  1. Outstanding Patient Care
  2. Brilliant Place to work
  3. Leaders in Children's Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425-25-7001484

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/
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