Medical Laboratory Assistant - Virology

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Hull is seeking a motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their Virology laboratory. The successful candidate will support the team in diagnostic testing and administration, handle clinical samples, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Previous laboratory experience and good communication skills are preferred. This position may require work during late shifts and weekends, and offers benefits such as generous holiday entitlement and access to the NHS Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team setting is essential.
• Previous laboratory work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and register requests for Virology tests.
• Perform data entry and handle clinical samples safely.
• Maintain good working relations within the team.

Skills

Good computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work flexibly

Job description

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Virology

The closing date is 20 October 2025

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our busy and friendly team in a NHS Specialist Virology laboratory. This opportunity has arisen in Hull for a motivated and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant (Pathology Support Worker) we are looking to appoint a candidate who is reliable, hard-working, and who would welcome the challenge of joining our team.

Our department is committed to training, high-quality diagnostics and clinical excellence. You will be joining a team of laboratory staff that delivers a medical laboratory service to the Trust and the wider region as part of the SHYPS network (Scarborough, Hull, York Pathology service). You will perform a wide range of tasks to support Biomedical Scientists performing diagnostic testing in the department. These tasks include preparation of clinical specimens for testing, handling telephone queries from other healthcare professionals, reception and admin duties, and various other technical and clerical roles. We are looking for an individual who is hard working, innovative, sociable, and works well as part of a team.

It will eventually be a contractual requirement for the successful candidate to participate in the late shifts, weekend and bank holidays rosters.

The Laboratory is UKAS accredited.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post are within the Virology reception areas, receiving and registering requests for Virology tests as required. Duties include computer data entry, aspects of sample reception and pre-analytical treatment of samples, in addition to referral of samples and general laboratory duties.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work within a modern, well equipped Virology department performing a wide range of diagnostic tests and be part of a developing Pathology network.

General responsibilities

• Complies with good work practices in accordance with the standards of UKAS and other relevant professional and legislative bodies.
• Attend and complete appropriate meetings and mandatory training
• Maintain good working relations with all staff, and promote effective teamwork.

Technical

• Perform work strictly in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Safe handling of blood, urine and other clinical samples.
• Stores samples and reagents appropriately.
• Sorts specimens and forms, identifying any problems or anomalies with samples.
• Performs general housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, disinfecting and record-keeping.
• Deals with queries from other departments or the public, complying with relevant Trust confidentiality policies.

Laboratory informatics

• Uses laboratory computer systems according to the authorised protocols - includes data input and recall.

About us

Trust Information Pack:

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityou application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[e-mail].

As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Experience

• Working as a member of a team
• Previous laboratory work

Skills, knowledge and ability

• Good computer and keyboard skills
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety and use of PPE

Personal attributes

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work flexibly

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 name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Virology, Hull University Teaching Hospitals

Virology, Hull University Teaching Hospitals