Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology (Band 2)

Airedale NHS Trust; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their Microbiology team. The role involves processing microbiological samples and supporting the microbiology department with a workload of approximately 400,000 requests annually. Applicants should have relevant microbiology laboratory experience and excellent communication skills. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with a closing date for applications on August 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Microbiology Laboratory is essential for shortlisting.
• Ability to process a variety of microbiological samples using both manual and automated systems.
• Willingness to engage in continuous staff development.

Responsibilities

• Process microbiological samples using manual and automated systems.
• Handle telephone calls from service users regarding sample processing.
• Support the microbiology department’s operational workload.

Skills

Microbiology Laboratory experience

Ability to process microbiological samples

Telephone communication skills

Tools

Beckman Microscan

Hologic Panther

BD Bactec FX

Job description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for the post of Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA). We are looking for enthusiastic, well-motivated, innovative individuals to join our team in providing a quality microbiology service to our service users, within Microbiology laboratories located at Airedale General Hospital and Bradford Royal Infirmary hospital sites.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANSHFT), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solution (IPS), to provide a high-quality diagnostic and consultative service to clinical service users of all three Hospital Trusts, and to primary and secondary care providers within the locality.

Successful applicants will be directly employed by ANHSFT. The Trust is fully committed to its staff and actively encourages staff development with a keen focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Full-time and part-time posts available.

Please note the advert may close early depending on the number of suitable candidates who have applied.

Closing date: Friday 15th August 2025

Following full training, the postholders will be an integral part of the Microbiology department; responsible for processing a variety of microbiological samples using both manual and automated systems in routine bacteriology and molecular areas of the department. This will also include dealing with telephone calls from service users.

Evidence of any relevant existing Microbiology Laboratory experience within the application will be vital for shortlisting.

For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact

Onyeka Madueke
Section Manager
Microbiology
Tel: [phone]

Ann Burrows
Training Lead
Microbiology
Tel: [phone]

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANSHFT), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solution (IPS), to provide a high-quality diagnostic and consultative service to clinical service users of all three Hospital Trusts, and to primary and secondary care providers within the locality.

Successful applicants will be directly employed by ANHST. The Trust is fully committed to its staff and actively encourages staff development with a keen focus on quality and continuous improvement.

The Microbiology Department at Airedale processes the work for both ANHSFT, BTHFT, and community services, with a workload of approximately 400,000 requests per year.

We provide a comprehensive clinical and diagnostic service utilising automated technologies including Beckman Microscan automated sensitivity platform, Bruker MALDI-TOF, sediMAX urine analyser, BD Bactec FX, BD MGIT, Hologic Panther, AusDiagnostic, and Cepheid platforms.

For further information and full details of the job role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK, we welcome your application. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will review your employment, which may result in termination to comply with immigration legislation.