Medical Laboratory Assistant / Healthcare Science Assistant
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3NE
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term, full time position as a Medical Laboratory Assistant / Healthcare Science Assistant, as part of t...
- To work in an effective and efficient way following the appropriate Trust and directorate policies, procedures and guidelines including the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Prepares and processes patient specimens.
- Prepares blood samples for immunoassay testing.
- Prepares specimens for PCR testing.
- Prepares urine samples for microscopy.
- Inoculates patient specimen onto culture media for incubation.
- Selects single colonies and inoculates test cards for processing through the VITEK2 identification machine.
- Perform specimen reception tasks including entering accurately patient/specimen details onto the departmental computer system maintaining a valid database.
- Maintain and support the effective use of available resources (equipment and stock) in an efficient way
Closing date of applications: 9 September 2026
Interview date: 23 September 2026
If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, pleaseensureyou have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their supportpriorto submitting your application.
Please be aware that there isno guaranteethat you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approvalbeforeapplying as you are applying or aSecondment.
If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 (GCSE'S) qualification (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Clinical Lab Support
Experience
Essential
- Data entry
- Knowledge of Health and Safety policies
Desirable
- Lab Experience
Communication Skills
Essential
- Effective communication
- Team working
- Involvement in training
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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