Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant – Point of Care
The closing date is 08 March 2026
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in patient‑centred diagnostics within a dynamic Point of Care Testing (POCT) service at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). This vacancy is to work 37.5 hrs/week across all sites at UHB.
This is a key role within our pathology service, supporting the delivery of high‑quality, reliable near‑patient testing that directly informs clinical decision‑making and improves patient outcomes across the organisation.
As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will help implement, maintain and monitor POCT services, ensuring test results are timely, accurate and compliant with regulatory and governance standards.
The postholder will also support Near Patient testing in the designated areas in emergency departments at UHB, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to Policies and Procedures, while contributing to training and continuous improvement initiatives.
There is also an opportunity for job‑sharing to complete the full‑time role as a duo.
You will be part of the expanding Point of Care team which manages multiple instruments across multiple sites at UHB and works closely with different grades of clinical staff. A clean driving licence and access to a car is essential.
It is anticipated that the suitable candidate will have experience working in a laboratory and an understanding of near‑patient testing within the NHS environment.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be expected to work as part of the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team to support the delivery of safe, efficient and clinically reliable POCT services across all UHB sites.
* Assist with the maintenance and ongoing monitoring of POCT devices in Emergency departments at UHB sites.
* Troubleshoot equipment issues and liaise with manufacturers when required.
* Manage stock and consumables.
* Communicate effectively with clinical teams, conduct audits, monitor internal and external quality control, record and raise non‑compliance appropriately.
* Train POCT users, assess competency and maintain accurate training records.
* Support the implementation of new POCT technologies and IT connectivity, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
* Contribute to service delivery across core and non‑core hours.
The post holder will be based at any of the hospital sites covered by University Hospitals Birmingham and will be expected to cover sites within the Community setting across Birmingham and Solihull. The post holder will be expected to travel to, and from, these hospitals and institutions and will need to work flexibly across the sites.
For further details please carefully read the attached Job Description.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values‑driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds and ensure that each staff member feels supported for the diversity they bring to achieve their full potential. For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long‑term health condition, mental health or neuro‑diverse condition, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments needed to carry out the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Education to GCSE in English and Maths.
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
* Completion of a medical laboratory assistant competency portfolio or evidence of laboratory working and competency.
Experience
* Awareness of the National Health Service.
* Awareness of the role of Medical Laboratories.
* Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
* Experience of working in clinical laboratories.
* Experience of laboratory techniques and automation.
* Experience of dealing with the public or customer care.
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
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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