Medical Laboratory Assistant- Laboratory Medicine

Spacecreators bv; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Salisbury is seeking full-time laboratory assistants to support the Blood Sciences laboratory. Responsibilities include data input, assisting medical staff, and maintaining competency in laboratory procedures. Candidates should possess GCSEs in English and Maths, and previous laboratory experience is desirable. The role offers competitive salary and extensive training, making it suitable for those dedicated to healthcare support.

Benefits

35 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

On-site car parking

Access to leisure centre and nursery

Qualifications

• Excellent keyboard skills are required for data input tasks.
• Good communication skills for assisting staff and patients.
• Ability to follow laboratory protocols under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical and scientific staff in laboratory functions.
• Perform data input to support patient care services.
• Maintain competency in all relevant laboratory areas.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow protocols

Ability to work to deadlines

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

GCSE Maths or equivalent

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Summary

The Laboratory Medicine department currently has a vacancy for two laboratory assistants. We are looking for a friendly and cheerful person, who is practical and has an interest in science. The role involves various duties in the Specimen Reception area of the Blood Sciences laboratory.

The role is full time 37.5 hours per week. Following an appropriate period of training, the post-holder will be required to undertake participation in the shift system including weekend and bank holiday rotas.

The post-holder will be supported with training as required for the post and will be part of a support team and required to maintain competency in all relevant areas of the laboratory. Previous medical laboratory experience would be desirable, but full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be literate, numerate and have excellent keyboard skills.

Main Duties

The MLA team assists the medical and scientific staff in the general running of the department by performing a range of basic laboratory functions and data input to help deliver a service that enables high standards of patient care.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About Us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated 'Good' by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Details

Date posted: 15 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,465 a year per annum pro rata if part time

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 269-SFT9412

Job locations: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent
• GCSE Maths or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence

Skills

• Keyboard skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow protocols
• Ability to work to deadlines and under some pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team

Experience

Desirable: Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment

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 Details

Employer name: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ

Employer's website: https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/