Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cellular Pathology
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Poole, BH15 2JB
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality service. Thi...
- Duties will include specimen labelling, data input, assisting dissection and carrying out general duties in the laboratory.
- Applicants will need to have excellent communication skills, be literate, numerate and possess good computer skills.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
Desirable
- Pathology Support Worker qualification or further scientific qualification
Experience
Essential
- Able to work accurately and with good hand-eye co-ordination.
- Computer keyboard skills
- Experience of laboratory support, working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience as an MLA
- Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
- Experience of data entry
Technical Skills
Essential
- Capable of working effectively either independently, or as part of a team
- Must be able to understand and work within established Standard Operating Procedures and relevant Health & Safety policies, including COSHH
- Recognises and reports problems as they arise
- Handling biological specimens
- Works within limits of responsibility
Desirable
- Understand the importance of quality at all levels of our work
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of Cellular Pathology
Desirable
- Understand the role of Histopathology within the NHS.
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Able to interact and communicate with a variety of people including work colleagues, consultants and service users
- Able to work under supervision and as part of a team
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to sustain concentration over long periods
- Handling toxic chemicals and strong acids
- Able to cope with high frequency of transition between sitting, standing, squatting and bending positions.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Use initiative when needed.
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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