Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histopathology | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Manchester seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists. The role requires attention to detail in performing various automated and manual testing techniques, contributing to accurate diagnostic material. Ideal candidates should be prepared to assist in a busy laboratory environment and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting is preferred.
• Ability to perform automated, semi-automated, and manual techniques.
• Strong organizational skills to assist in monitoring department work.

Responsibilities

• Assist Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists.
• Perform various technical and scientific activities in Histopathology.
• Ensure service compliance with current standards and health policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Scientific support skills

Ability to work under supervision

Job description

The post holder will act as Medical Laboratory Assistant within Histopathology providing scientific support services to patients and customers.

The post holder will assist Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists in providing scientific services to patients and clients to aid pathological diagnosis.

They will assist in the organisation and monitoring of the work of the department, performing duties under direct and indirect supervision. An extensive range of automated, semi-automated and manual techniques are utilised to ensure appropriate testing contributing to the delivery of correct diagnostic material.

A high level of accuracy and attention to detail are essential skills for this post.

The post-holder will work within Histopathology at the Wythenshawe site and work areas will include specimen reception and dissection, the main laboratory, Immunohistochemistry and other specialist sections as required.

The Post holder will act as a Medical Laboratory Assistant assisting HCPC registered staff within the department.

The post holder will be based in Laboratory Medicine and work under both direct and indirect supervision within the Histopathology department.

Perform under indirect or direct supervision an extensive range of automated, semiautomated and manual techniques.

Undertake and assist in the reporting on biomedical investigations, utilising the appropriate testing to assist the Biomedical Scientists.

To perform a range of technical and scientific activities.

To assist in the monitoring, organisation and working of the department.

Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

Ensure the service is safe and complies with current standards, clinical governance, health and safety and risk management policies.

MFT Overview

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025.