Medical Laboratory Assistant - Bank

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Bank Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Specimen Reception and Blood Sciences Laboratory. This role involves receiving and processing pathology samples, data entry using the Telepath system, and maintaining the laboratory environment. Candidates should preferably have NHS experience and a willingness to undergo further training. The role may require working across multiple sites based on service needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in an NHS or laboratory setting is desirable.
• Open to further training to enhance skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and process pathology samples.
• Enter data into the laboratory computer system, Telepath.
• Dispose of waste and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Previous NHS and laboratory experience

Willingness to undergo further training

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work as a Bank Medical Laboratory Assistant in Specimen Reception and the Blood Sciences Laboratory as required. Specimen Reception is within the Pathology Department at Kettering General Hospital. This role is not a training position for Biomedical Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Receipt, sorting and processing of pathology samples
• Data entry of requests onto the laboratory computer system, Telepath
• Waste disposal, unpacking deliveries and general equipment and laboratory maintenance
• Other laboratory support tasks as required

Qualifications

• Previous NHS and laboratory experience desirable
• Willingness to undergo further training

Work Locations & Cross‑Site Work

Both Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust are part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. The role may require working across both sites depending on service needs.

Application Note

Please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the advert once we have received sufficient applications.

Inclusivity Statement

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand the need for a diverse and inclusive environment. We recognise the valuable contribution of the Armed Forces community and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.