Medical Laboratory Assistant - Lincoln | Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Lincoln is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to support tissue diagnostics as part of the laboratory team. Duties include specimen reception, data entry, sample processing, and equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess good numeracy and literacy skills, confidence with IT, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Flexible working arrangements are offered to support work-life balance. This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills essential.
• Experience with complex equipment is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate clearly with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and perform accurate data entry.
• Process samples and perform microtomy.
• Maintain equipment and file slides.

Skills

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Confidence in the use of information technology

Clear communication

High manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Commitment to continuous improvement

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English

Job description

An opportunity has arisen in the Cellular Pathology department based at Lincoln County Hospital for a part‑time Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) working 30 hours per week over 4 days.

As an MLA you will be an integral part of the laboratory team, supporting the delivery of tissue diagnostics for both Lincolnshire NHS Trusts. Full training will be provided and duties include specimen reception and accurate data entry, sample processing, microtomy, equipment maintenance, slide filing and other general laboratory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Specimen reception and accurate data entry
• Sample processing and microtomy
• Equipment maintenance and slide filing
• Adherence to standard operating procedures and tight guidelines
• Participation in a rota between 08:00 and 17:30 with Saturday and Sunday rotational coverage when necessary

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English)
• Confidence in the use of information technology and complex equipment
• Clear communication with a range of healthcare professionals
• Previous experience working within a process and adhering to SOPs (advantage)
• High manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous improvement and full engagement

Flexible working arrangements are supported. Rotations will be planned in partnership with your line manager to ensure equality of access and work‑life balance.

EEO Statement

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients.

We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026.