Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their Microbiology department. The role involves processing various samples and communicating with clinical users. The ideal candidate should possess good numeracy and literacy skills, be comfortable with IT, and have excellent keyboard skills. Training will be provided, and previous laboratory experience is desirable. The successful applicant will work flexible shifts, contributing to a supportive team within a reputable healthcare setting.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Generous pension scheme

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience would be desirable.
• Ability to follow protocols and adhere to SOPs.
• Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process a variety of samples using manual and automated systems.
• Deal with telephone calls from clinical users.
• Maintain competency in all relevant areas of the laboratory.

Skills

Good Numeracy and Literacy skills

Communication skills

Team work

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Job Summary

The Microbiology department currently has a vacancy for a medical laboratory assistant. We are looking for a friendly and cheerful person, who is practical and has an interest in science. They will be part of a support team and be required to maintain competency in all relevant areas of the laboratory. Previous medical laboratory experience would be desirable, but full training will be provided. Shifts cover 09:00-20:00, including weekends and Bank Holidays. Please be aware that this is not a trainee Biomedical Scientist position and is highly unlikely to lead to one. Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Main duties of the job

After training, post holder will be part of Microbiology processing a variety of samples using manual and automated systems in routine bacteriology, serology & molecular areas of the department. Dealing with telephone calls from clinical users will also be part of the role. Candidate must have good Numeracy and Literacy skills and be confident in the use of Information Technology. Previous experience of working within a Pathology laboratory and/or working to tight schedules and standard operating procedures would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be literate, numerate and have excellent keyboard skills.

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. We think working here is pretty rewarding. 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: 29 January 2026
• 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, Part-time
• Reference number: 269-SFT9590
• Job locations: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ

Person Specification

• GCSE English
• GCSE Maths
• Follow protocols
• Working to deadlines/pressure
• Adhere to SOPs
• Team work
• Communication skills
• Previous laboratory experience (Desirable)