Medical Laboratory Assistant | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistants to join their Biochemistry team. The role involves performing a variety of automated and manual laboratory techniques, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a relevant science qualification and be ready for training. This full-time position offers a shift pattern covering 07:00 to 20:00 across the week.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS laboratory and hospital preferred.
• Full training will be provided.
• Candidates must possess relevant science qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform automated and manual techniques.
• Ensure service compliance with standards and policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Appropriate science NVQ Level 3

HCS Apprenticeship Level 2 certificate

Job description

Overview

MFT hosts one of the largest diagnostic Biochemistry services within the NHS. Biochemistry resides within the division of laboratory medicine and comprises laboratories across Oxford Road, Wythenshawe, Trafford and North Manchester Hospitals. The laboratories provide a diverse range of complex and specialist services for both adults and paediatrics across the country, with MFT acting as a large tertiary referral centre and university teaching hospital.

We have exciting opportunities at our Oxford Road Campus and are seeking enthusiastic, aspirational and highly motivated Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our Biochemistry team. The successful candidate will work with HCPC registered staff and join a team delivering day-to-day operation of automated and specialist Biochemistry sections.

Responsibilities

The Post holder will act as a Medical Laboratory Assistant supporting HCPC registered staff within the department, working under direct and indirect supervision. Key duties include:

• Perform an extensive range of automated, semi-automated and manual techniques.
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail to keep the service safe and compliant with current standards, clinical governance, health and safety, and risk management policies.

Qualifications and Experience

Desirable: NHS laboratory and hospital experience. Full training will be provided. Candidates must possess an appropriate science NVQ Level 3, HCS Apprenticeship Level 2 certificate of achievement Level 1 or equivalent experience.

Working Arrangements

These posts are full-time, 37.5 hours per week. One post is rotational; successful candidates will work in both automation and specialist sections, with a shift pattern covering 07:00 – 20:00, Monday to Sunday. Two posts are non-rotational and will work in the specialist section of the laboratory with core hours.

The department has full HCPC training status for pre- and post-registration IBMS portfolios and full ISO 15189 accreditation.

About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an integrated health and social care system serving around 1 million patients each year, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation, empowering our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, offering significant opportunities for career development.

We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and research and innovation through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre and Education provider and are initiating a Green Plan to promote sustainability in healthcare.

Our Culture and Inclusion

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

How to Apply and Essential Reading

To find out the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience needed, please view the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. Read the “Candidate Essentials Guide” that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification to ensure you are well informed before applying. This document provides details about the Trust, benefits, and how we care for you as you care for others. It also contains critical information for applicants.

Diversity and Equality

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating discrimination. 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. If you have any special requirements to assist with your application, please email [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025