Medical Laboratory Assistant (Bank)

Nuffield Health; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to work on an ad-hoc basis. The role involves providing high-quality support to the Pathology team, managing specimen administration, and offering excellent customer service. Strong attention to detail, numeracy, and communication skills are essential. Training will be provided in phlebotomy. The hospital offers a benefits package including discounted gym membership and access to a Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month

Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive

Qualifications

• Experience in a pathology or healthcare environment.
• Phlebotomy experience is ideal but not essential.
• Understanding of laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality support to our talented Pathology team.
• Be responsible for specimen administration.
• Manage enquiry handling.
• Prioritise a busy workload.
• Keep calm under pressure and remain professional.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong numeracy skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office skills

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Bournemouth Hospital | Pathology | Bank | Part time

Up to £13 per hour depending on experience

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad‑hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

At Nuffield Health, we’re looking for someone with a keen eye for detail and experience of working in a pathology or healthcare environment. If you have strong numeracy, communication and Microsoft Office skills, our highly motivated and talented team will really value what you bring.

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant you will show a commitment to excellent customer service. In addition to your technical skills in pathology, you also understand how to use laboratory information systems. Phlebotomy experience is ideal but not essential, as we offer training in this area.

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will:

• Provide high‑quality support to our talented Pathology team
• Be responsible for specimen administration
• Manage enquiry handling
• Prioritise a busy workload
• Keep calm under pressure and remain professional

Helping you feel good

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital

At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital we aim to provide the highest level of private healthcare, offering a wide range of first‑class medical and surgical services. We also attract many of Dorset’s leading consultant surgeons and physicians. Our hospital is conveniently located close to Bournemouth’s town centre on Lansdowne Road. We offer the very latest medical facilities and technology, including state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic equipment. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostic scanning, and men’s/women’s health.

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