Medical Laboratory Assistant - Haematology

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant in Haematology, based at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The role supports Biomedical Scientists, handles specimen receipt and processing, and works 24/7 shifts as part of a busy pathology team.

The post sits in the Haematology and Transfusion Department within Liverpool Clinical Laboratories, part of the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 GCSEs or equivalent in science subjects.
• NHS laboratory/office experience.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Numerate with IT and keyboard skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Haematology and Transfusion staff in daily lab tasks.
• Enter and retrieve confidential patient information in the LIS.
• Receive and prepare potentially hazardous specimens.
• Perform clerical duties under supervision.
• Maintain housekeeping and instrument maintenance as directed.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Numerate

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in science subjects

Tools

Laboratory LIS

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Haematology

The closing date is 10 November 2026

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories is the largest provider of pathology services in the Northwest. The work we do is clinically led and cutting edge, making us a regional reference centre for many specialist investigations. As part of LCL you will be encouraged to share your skills to help drive the organisation to success.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic workforce within the Department of Haematology and Transfusion based at the Royal site of Liverpool Clinical Laboratories. This busy department operates 24 hours, is well equipped with modern automation and processes more than 470000 samples per annum.

The post holder will be working under Agenda for Change terms and conditions, on a shift pattern covering Monday - Friday and weekend and bank holiday hours.

Main duties of the job

Inthis role you will support the day-to-day activities of the Haematology and Transfusion Laboratories working under the direction of qualified staff, as part of the pathology team. You will process clinical specimens for biological testing and associated supporting functions. You will also perform maintenance on instruments, running internal QC as per section policy and bring outliers to the attention of Biomedical Scientists. The role also requires the post holder to undertake relevant unsupervised housekeeping laboratory duties in a timely and efficient manner as directed by departmental policy. You should also be able to work using your own initiative, demonstrating good interpersonal and communication skills.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women'sHospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Job responsibilities

Job SummaryThe post holder will act as a Medical Laboratory Assistant within the Haematology and Transfusion Department, providing essential support to registered Biomedical Scientists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They will perform general laboratory and clerical duties both with and without the direct supervision of BMS staff.Key responsibilitiesThe accurate entry and retrieval of confidential patient information using the specialized laboratory computer system, in accordance with Caldicott guidelines.The primary receipt and preparation of potentially hazardous patient specimensMain Tasks:ClericalScientific and TechnicalResources

Communication and Relationships Health and Safety Training and Supervision

For more details, please see full Job DescriptionTL.BM.R0045 (attached)Person SpecificationQualifications Essential Minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent in science subjects. Experience Essential Demonstrable NHS laboratory/ office experience. Skills Essential Good time management Excellent communication skills Numerate IT and keyboard skills

Person Specification

Skills

• Good time management and organisational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good telephone and communication skills
• Ability to for accurate preparing, checking details for a range of tasks

Experience

• Demonstrable NHS laboratory/office experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent in science subjects

Knowledge

• Awareness of Health and Safety

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.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust