Medical Laboratory Assistant | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bolton is seeking individuals for a part-time role to assist in processing patient samples and supporting laboratory operations. Full training will be given, making prior experience non-essential. Flexibility for out-of-hours work is required. This position offers a permanent contract with 18.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 4.15pm to 8pm.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the team in the processing of patient samples.
• Use of the laboratory computer system.
• Rotate through all sections of Specimen Reception and the Blood Sciences laboratories.

Job description

Overview

2 x 18.75 Hours - Permanent post.

Monday-Friday - 4.15pm - 8pm.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the team in the processing of patient samples.
• Use of the laboratory computer system.
• Rotate through all sections of Specimen Reception and the Blood Sciences laboratories.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

About the Laboratory

• The laboratories are well equipped (Roche Cobas, Sysmex XN, Werfen TOP, Tosoh HPLC analysers, Diasorin Liaison and Ortho Vision analysers).
• Fully computerised (Clinisys LabCentre system), fully UKAS accredited and HCPC approved for training.
• The Blood Sciences Laboratories processes around 900,000 patient samples per year and supports an active Clinical Haematology service.

Working Arrangements

• The department operates an out of hours service (24 hour working – 7 days per week) in which you will be required to participate.
• Payment for out of hours working is at Agenda for Change rates.
• Flexibility to cover for absent colleagues will be expected.

Additional Information

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please contact us via the information below.

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025.