Medical Laboratory Assistant | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a bright and efficient individual to join their microbiology team. The role includes microbiological testing and requires 37.5 hours of work per week, with weekends included. Ideal candidates will have good keyboard skills and an eagerness to learn. Previous relevant experience is a plus, but training will be provided. Opportunities for part-time work may be available.

Qualifications

• Good basic standard of education.
• Willingness to learn with full training provided.
• Previous laboratory or NHS experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Microbiological testing for healthcare providers.
• Work 37.5 hours per week, including weekends.
• Provide a seven-day service.

Skills

Good keyboard skills

Enthusiasm to learn

Basic education

Job description

THIS POST IS OPEN TO THE CORNWALL HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY ONLY.

Do you thrive in a busy, but friendly team environment? If so, we are looking for a bright, efficient individual to join our team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust’s Department of Clinical Microbiology.

The Department undertakes microbiological testing for healthcare providers in Mid and West Cornwall.

Applicants will have a good basic standard of education, good keyboard skills and an enthusiasm to learn. Previous laboratory or NHS experience would be an advantage, although full training will be given.

The laboratory provides a seven day service, with extended working days. There will be a requirement to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, as agreed. It is anticipated that the post-holder will be expected to work approximately one in four weekends. However, there may be part-time opportunities available.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non‑clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

This advert closes on Sunday 7 Dec 2025