Medical Laboratory Assistant, Infection Sciences Department - Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Health Services Laboratories; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare laboratory organization is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Hemel Hempstead. This permanent, full-time role involves routine preparation and testing in the microbiology department, patient request recording, and clerical tasks. Candidates will work shifts to cover 24/7 operations. The ideal candidate should have laboratory experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include professional development opportunities, discounted gym membership, and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Cash healthcare plan

Sick Pay Entitlement

Permanent Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Season Ticket Loan

Company Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.
• Ability to work under supervision.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preparation and tests in the microbiology department.
• Record patient requests in the pathology computer systems.
• Assist in the handling and distribution of goods and specimens.

Skills

Routine preparation and tests

Clerical and technical tasks

Patient request recording

Helpdesk support

Tools

WinPath

Helix

Job description

Overview

Medical Laboratory Assistant – Infection Sciences department. Location: Hemel Hempstead Hospital, HP2 4AD. Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week). Salary: Up to £26,928 per annum DOE.

About us: Sonic Healthcare is an international healthcare provider with a track record in pathology, radiology and primary care. Our UK operations include The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). We employ staff across the UK and deliver clinically led diagnostics and related services.

About the role

A vacancy has arisen for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) in the Microbiology Department at Watford & Hemel Hempstead Hospitals following the implementation of a new Pathology and Phlebotomy services programme. Services commenced 1 March 2025. The MLA will perform routine preparation and tests, including basic analytical processes, under supervision of a qualified BMS staff. The MLA will bring unusual test requests or results to the attention of the appropriate staff and will enter patient requests into the pathology computer system (WinPath and Helix). The MLA will carry out clerical and technical tasks in accordance with sample handling procedures and assist with handling and distribution of incoming/outgoing goods, equipment, specimens and reagents, as well as managing the laboratory users Helpdesk. The laboratory operates on a 24/7 basis, so the successful candidate will participate in shifts that cover this timeframe, including weekends and late shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preparation and tests in the microbiology department under supervision.
• Record patient requests in the pathology computer systems (WinPath and Helix).
• Carry out clerical and technical tasks in accordance with sample handling procedures.
• Assist in the handling and distribution of incoming and outgoing goods, equipment, specimens and reagents.
• Support the laboratory users Helpdesk.
• Work shifts to cover 24/7 operations, including weekends and late shifts.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
• Annual salary review – no banding restrictions; salary negotiated based on experience
• Discounted gym membership
• Cash healthcare plan with reimbursement for healthcare costs
• Sick Pay Entitlement: 5 paid days in the first year, 20 days thereafter
• Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
• Life Assurance for long-term illness (six-month qualifying period)
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff wellbeing
• Season Ticket Loan (interest-free)
• Perkbox access to staff perks and benefits
• Company Pension Scheme with employer and employee contributions
• Competitive annual leave: 28 days
• Flexible working hours and shift patterns

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required. We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities. Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Vacancy ID: 034967

Closing Date: 30-Sep-2025

Contact person: Clemence Mandiyeyi
Email: LNKD1_UKTJ