Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Sciences

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Blood Sciences team. You will prepare samples and assist Biomedical Scientists in delivering high-quality care. This role offers extensive learning opportunities and access to NHS benefits, making it a fantastic career start in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 to 33 days holiday

Relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a laboratory setting.
• Experience or willingness to learn laboratory techniques.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for testing.
• Assist Biomedical Scientists in their duties.
• Input patient information into the system.
• Provide telephone enquiry and results service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Laboratory procedures

Job description

A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work alongside our team of Biomedical Scientists and Associates Practitioners, to deliver high quality care to our patients.

The successful candidate will be part of the Blood Sciences team, preparing samples for scientific procedures and performing laboratory based manual, semi-automated and automated procedures to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes.

The laboratory values our staff and we fully support and encourage learning and development of all individuals.

Please note: This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment

This vacancy will be considered for a secondment opportunity. Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.
• Receipt and sorting of samples into the department.
• Support the role of Biomedical Scientists (BMS) within Blood Sciences, under the supervision of the MLA Manager and HCPC registered staff.
• 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.
• Perform laboratory based manual, semi-automated and fully automated analytical techniques according to the laboratory SOP.

Our benefits

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.

Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd






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 Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Aug 2025