Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Support Services

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider seeks an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant in Basildon. The role involves efficiently handling biological samples and entering patient information in a state-of-the-art laboratory. The ideal candidate should possess attention to detail and a background in healthcare. Full-time position with a rewarding package including a wellbeing allowance up to £1,500 per year.

Benefits

Wellbeing Allowance up to £1,500 annually

Enhanced night shift payments for certain roles

Qualifications

• Ideally, a background in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to accurately enter patient information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure biological samples are handled safely and registered accurately.
• Communicate with patients, staff, and departments.
• Participate in various shifts, including weekends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Typing proficiency

Manual dexterity

Education

4 GCSEs at Grade A-C, including Math and English

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant to work in our fast‑paced medical laboratories in South Essex. Pathology First is a partnership between SYNLAB and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, supporting Basildon and Thurrock Hospitals, Southend Hospital and more than 200 GP practices. It provides services to a population of 750,000 in the East of England and performs around 56,000 tests every day.

We operate in state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, equipment and fully integrated IT systems. We have optimised laboratory layouts and improved processes so they are more efficient, enabling us to make the best use of people, time and resources. This role will be based between three sites of which two are in Basildon and one in Southend. This role will be a full shift rotation including nights.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for candidates who have passion for patient care, ideally with a background in healthcare setting who is able to work in a fast pace environment, has manual dexterity and is able to accurately enter patient information into Laboratory Information System. The successful candidate will work in a team as well as being required to work independently at times.

The candidate will be participating in a variety of shifts such as early and later shifts (currently 0800-1600, 1000-1800, 1100 1900 and 1200-2000) each week including some weekends.

At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well‑being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. Thats why were thrilled to offer an exhilarating rewards package, including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1,500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 6 roles. Additionally, for band 5 & 6 roles, where night shift is part of the role requirements, you will receive enhanced night shift payment.

Job responsibilities

This essential role ensures our patients biological samples are efficiently and safely handled following due health and safety protocols and accurately registered in our in‑house laboratory IT system (WinPath entreprise). This enables tests to be processed and results issued in appropriate timeframes. The role also involves communicating with patients, hospital staff and other departments, as well as other administrative duties.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• 4 GCSEs at Grade A-C or equivalent, including Math and English
• High standard of typing proficiency
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable

• Previous data entry experience
• Customer service focused experience

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: iPP Analytics Limited

Address: I P P Pathology First, Bentalls, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3BY

Job locations

I P P Pathology First, Bentalls, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3BY

Southend Hospital NHS Trust, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff‑on‑sea, Essex, SS0 0RY

Additional information

We reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short‑listed on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.

Date posted: 07 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £24,320 to £24,465 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: E0307-25-0051