Medical Laboratory Assistant

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team as Medical Laboratory Assistants. The role involves supporting the Microbiology service by managing samples, data entry, and ensuring cleanliness in the lab. Candidates must be organized, flexible, and able to work in a team. Previous experience with patient data inputting is desirable but not essential. Great benefits including NHS pension, generous holiday, and training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 to 33 days holiday

Generous relocation package

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a team.
• Able to enter computer data quickly and accurately.
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Receipt and sorting of samples into the department.
• Pre-analytical preparation of samples.
• Data inputting of patient information/requests.

Skills

Good telephone manner

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Educated to NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant

The closing date is 15 October 2025

We are looking for 3 enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our friendly team, to support us to provide a high quality and efficient Microbiology diagnostic service to our patients and users of our service.

You will be working alongside Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners, delivering high quality care for the patients of the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and self-organisation within their work and the department will provide training and support throughout.

Main duties of the job

• Receipt and sorting of samples into the department
• Pre analytical preparation of samples
• Data inputting of patient information/requests onto the laboratory computer
• Telephone enquiry and results service
• Assisting in the general cleanliness and tidying of the section
• Routine analyser preparation and operation

Requirements of the post

• Previous experience of patient data inputting and any typing qualifications are desirable, but not essential.
• Flexible and logical approach to work, good telephone manner, and team working are all personal qualities which are essential to this role.

About us

Trust Information Pack:

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Educated to NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of working in a team

Skills and Attributes

• Able to concentrate on repetitive tasks for long periods
• Well organised with a methodical approach
• Able to enter computer data quickly and accurately
• Able to recognise problems and offer solutions

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

• Articulate and confident with a pleasant telephone manner
• Honest, reliable, hard-working and conscientious

Values & Behaviours

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: We are Kind. We are Open. We pursue Excellence.

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 name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust