Medical Laboratory Assistant
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Preston, PR2 9HTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 November 2026
5 days leftJob description
Do bacteria and viruses excite you rather than repulse you? Have you ever wondered what MRSA looks like or what a fungal infection looks like under a ...
You will be working in a UKAS accredited medical laboratory - working to a high standard which is evident in the quality service we give to our patients, and ensuring the diagnosis and treatment they require.
Experience is not necessary as training is provided in all areas and your work day will vary, which is an attractive feature of the job role! From receiving specimens, to booking them on via the laboratory computer systems and processing them; this role will keep you interested and stimulated throughout the day.
You play an essential role in excellent patient care, assisting Biomedical Scientists, who identify infectious organisms and determine the best treatment.
Teamwork is important but the ability to work independently and use your initiative is a desirable attribute.
Duties to include but not be limited to:
- Communicate effectively with clinical staff, laboratory staff and external clients regarding advice/clarification of test requests in a professional and approachable manner.
- Answer the telephone in a clear and concise manner ensuring all results given & received are logged.
- Assist in effective verbal and written communication
- Communicate, as appropriate, using information technology.
- Work flexibly and be able to work on a shift rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week
- Order stock from Main Stores to maintain adequate supplies of stock items.
- Supply stock to Wards/Departments and GP practices as requested in a timely manner.
- Check that the correct specimen, collected under appropriate conditions has been supplied for investigations requested.
Please see the job description for further details.
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Qualifications & Education
Essential: - oEducated to GCSE standard, or equivalent, with at least 3 passes at grade A to C or equivalent. To include; Maths, English & a Science subject
Desirable: - RSA II; - NVQ2 Clinical Support
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with others
- Basic IT skills
- Computer literate
- General appreciation of the importance of Health & Safety issues
- Understands the need for confidentiality
Desirable: - Previous Data Input experience; - Previous Laboratory Experience
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
3 November 2026
Last checked
5 November 2026
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