Medical Laboratory Assistant — Visa Sponsorship & Training

Naija UK Connect; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

UKAS accredited lab

Supportive team

Development opportunities

Patient care impact

24/7 shift pattern

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 2). The role is full-time in a busy Microbiology team, with full training provided and visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

You will support specimen handling, processing, and testing under supervision, contributing to high-quality patient care in a UKAS accredited laboratory.

Qualifications

• Interest in microbiology and patient care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following protocols.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Receive and book patient specimens and prepare them for analysis.
• Assist Biomedical Scientists with diagnostic testing and accuracy.
• Work within a UKAS accredited lab with training provided.

Skills

Interest in microbiology

Patient care

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Independence

Education

NHS Band 2 entry ability

Tools

Laboratory systems

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 2). The role is full-time in a busy Microbiology team, with full training provided and visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

You will support specimen handling, processing, and testing under supervision, contributing to high-quality patient care in a UKAS accredited laboratory.