Medical Laboratory Assistant - Immunology

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 3) to join the integrated Clinical Chemistry and Immunology Team. The role involves pre- and post-analytical processing of specimens, laboratory duties, and supporting biomedical scientists in a 24/7 service with shift patterns, including weekends and bank holidays.

Experience in a clinical laboratory is advantageous; on-the-job training will develop competence to perform duties

Qualifications

• Numerate and literate to GCSE level (English & Maths).
• Knowledge of biomedical tests.
• Knowledge of medical terminologies.

Responsibilities

• Receive and collate patient samples on arrival and perform preliminary processing.
• Store and archive samples and perform clerical duties.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new developments in the laboratory.
• Inform BMS staff of problem specimens, urgent requests, leaking samples, or misaligned requests.
• Notify senior BMS staff of stock usage and ordering needs.
• Report adverse incidents or non-conformities or health & safety breaches to BMS staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Numeracy

Computer literate

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Immunology

The closing date is 18 November 2026

We are looking to recruit a motivated and reliable Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Band 3, with good communication skills, to work as part of our integrated Clinical Chemistry and Immunology Team. The main duties will include the pre- and post-analytical processing of patient specimens for Immunology and Biochemistry, and various laboratory duties supporting the biomedical scientists.

We provide a full 24/7 service supported by a shift system (Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions apply) including weekends and Bank Holidays. Previous laboratory and/or Specimen Reception experience would be an advantage.

We're passionate about what we do and we'll look for you to match our values.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to handle and process a range of human biological samples to prepare for appropriate sample analysis and support the BMS team in carrying range of technical duties to provide a comprehensive range of analyses/investigations in the provision of the Clinical Chemistry and Immunology service. Ensure the confidentiality of patient records and data according to Data Protection Act 1998, GDPR and Caldicott Guidelines To perform all laboratory duties diligently and with due care and consideration to the health, safety and welfare of oneself and others.

Undergo on the job training to develop competence and confidence to perform technical duties independently.

Organise own work and ensure that results that have been produced are validated and quality controlled.

Willingness to work 7 days including Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays

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's Hospitalspecialises 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.

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

• To receive and collate patients samples when they first arrive in the laboratory and perform the preliminary processing of specimens prior to analysis.
• To store and keep detailed archive of samples and perform any clerical duties required.
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of new developments in the laboratory.
• To bring to the attention of BMS staff any problem specimens, urgent requests, leaking samples or any specimens that do not collate to the request form.
• Notify senior BMS staff of stock usage and what needs to be ordered.
• To report any adverse incidents or non-conformities or breaches of health and safety to a BMS or senior BMS.
• Temperature monitoring of fridge, freezers, incubators and the environment.
• General housekeeping including, removal of waste from the department, cleaning of safety cabinets, centrifuges and work surfaces, prepares disinfectants for use, regularly defrosts fridges and freezers.
• Provides wards and clinics with Cryoglobulin sample pick up and transport.
• Assists BMS staff with the retrieval of samples for processing and sending away samples to reference laboratories.
• To attend laboratory meetings and encourage to participate in CPD.
• To participate in Quality activities, such as audit and investigation of non-conformities.
• To participate in H&S activities, such as risk and COSHH assessment.

Qualifications

• Numerate and Literate to GCSE level (To include English and Mathematics)
• Knowledge of Biomedical tests
• Knowledge of medical terminologies

Experience

• Experience of working in a clinical laboratory or equivalent

Knowledge

• Demonstrably Computer literate, with demonstrable data entry experience
• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
• Knowledge and interest in biomedical science.
• Understands the role of medical laboratories and quality systems.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues

Skills

• Ability to communicate courteously verbally and in writing. Work as part of a team or on own initiative. Work in an organised, time efficient and methodical manner.
• Familiar with use of basic laboratory equipment e.g., pipette, pH meter, centrifuge etc. Scientifically numerate

Other

• Willingness to learn and conform to departmental policies, procedures and take defined instruction from others.
• Ability to adapt to requirements of departmental needs with respect to working time.
• Commitment to Dignity and Respect
• Working relationships - maintain and develop

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.

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust