Medical Laboratory Assistant

NHS; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Laboratory Assistant to join their team at King's Mill Hospital. This role involves supporting high-quality diagnostic services and performing essential laboratory tasks. The position offers a full-time contract with a competitive salary and opportunities for further training.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of Pathology data systems.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• High accuracy levels.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking basic laboratory tasks essential for the smooth operation.
• Checking and sorting specimens.
• Inputting patient and test data.

Skills

Good communication skills

High accuracy levels

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Pathology Support

Tools

Pathology data systems

Job description

Job summary

We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Laboratory Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to work within a busy and friendly department, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services to surrounding healthcare providers.

The Pathology Department at King's Mill Hospital plays a crucial role in providing analytical, diagnostic, interpretative, and consultative services to hospitals, clinics, and GP practices.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for undertaking basic laboratory tasks essential for the smooth operation of our department. Your duties include checking and sorting specimens, inputting patient and test data, and ensuring efficient service delivery.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We prioritize patient-centered care and strive to treat every patient as we would our own family members. Our staff are caring, kind, and courteous, and we are a clinically-led organization.

Our Trust has been voted the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven consecutive years, and has been rated 'outstanding' for care by the Care Quality Commission, with King's Mill Hospital recognized as the only 'outstanding' NHS hospital in the East Midlands.

Details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 214-CSTO-7191816

Job location: King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 4JL

Job description

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.

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Person Specification

Knowledge

• Proficient in the use of Pathology data systems
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• High accuracy levels

Desirable

• ECDL
• Good organizational skills

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Pathology Support
• Full driving licence

Desirable

• Word processing/typing qualification
• Advanced driving certificate

Further Training

• Laboratory-based training
• Competency assessment

Experience

• Good customer relations

Contractual

• Participates in rosters; shifts may be during any time of 24/7/365
• Clean driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.

Employer details

Employer: Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 4JL

Website: https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/