Medical Laboratory Assistant.Base Location: Frimley Park Hospital.Band 2.
Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services is one of the UK's largest NHS-led pathology networks, supporting multiple hospital Trusts.
Their work is essential to diagnosing illnesses, monitoring treatments, and guiding clinical decisions.
As a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA), you play a key supporting role in keeping laboratory operations running smoothly and safely.
Fast-paced and highly structuredTeam-oriented, working with scientists, clinicians, and other MLAsOften shift-based (including evenings, weekends, or nights depending on the lab).
This is a hands‑on, entry‑level healthcare science role that directly supports patient diagnosis behind the scenes.
Main duties of the job
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an efficient and effective service to all users of the Pathology Department.
* Ensure the rapid and timely turnaround of pathology samples by accurately receiving, labelling, and entering specimen information onto the pathology computer system.
* Contribute to the smooth running of a merged pathology service supporting both The Royal Surrey County Hospital and Frimley Park Hospital.
* The post holder will be primarily based at Frimley Park Hospital, with occasional duties at The Royal Surrey County Hospital as required.
* Maintain high standards of organisation, demonstrating efficiency, attention to detail, and effective communication always.
* Use good keyboard and data‑entry skills to support the accurate processing of patient information.
* Demonstrate reliability, practical ability, and the capacity to work well as part of a team in a busy laboratory environment.
* Embrace new ways of working and actively participate in developing your knowledge and skills.
* Engage with training opportunities and make use of the support offered for ongoing career development.
About us
Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
This position is not suitable for graduates' seeking progression into a Biomedical Scientist role. It is intended for candidates interested in an MLA career rather than using the role as a stepping stone to BMS training.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job responsibilities
* To carry out all procedures required for the preparation and storage of samples, including the use of pipettes to separate components or add solutions as appropriate.
* Prepare sample containers and ensure adequate stock levels of laboratory consumables are maintained.
* Operate and maintain relevant laboratory equipment including centrifuges used in the preparation and processing of samples and requests.
* Participate, when required, in performing simple designated tests, including those carried out on Point-of-Care analysers.
* Assist in the training and induction of new staff members, demonstrating correct procedures and safe working practices.
* Follow laboratory protocols to identify, manage, and condemn inadequate or mislabelled samples in accordance with departmental policy.
* Arrange the preparation, packaging, and safe transportation of samples requiring referral to external laboratories for further analysis.
* Ensure that samples associated with clinical trials are processed, stored, and documented correctly, in line with trial requirements and governance standards.
For more information on the main responsibilities of the role please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* O' level / GCSE standard English and maths
* RSA II
Skills & Knowledge
* Able to be interactive in working group.
* Effective and enthusiastic team member.
* Capable of maintaining high standards of accuracy and safety in environments where routine contact with body fluids, biological agents, and chemical hazards is required.
* Basic knowledge of biology & chemistry.
* A knowledge of Medical Terminology.
* An understanding of basic health and safety principles.
Experience
* Good keyboard experience.
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.
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