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Medical Laboratory Assistant
The closing date is 02 September 2025
University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply; however, UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa. You must also have at least six months remaining until your visa expires at the start of employment for training and operational reasons.
The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire, and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with NHSI directive.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Band 2
Macclesfield
Permanent
Main duties of the job
The post will be based in Central Specimen Reception, Pathology, Macclesfield Hospital.
This is an interesting and important role. Previous experience in this field is not essential as full training is provided.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All our employees make valuable contributions regardless of role, and we offer a wide range of development packages to help everyone fulfill their potential.
UHNM fosters a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer where all staff feel valued and respected. We ask all employees to uphold the values co-created by staff, patients, and carers, which unite us as a Trust.
We recognize that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff directly impacts the quality of care we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the community we serve.
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for full details on the main responsibilities.
For further information, see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager, John Davenport, at 01270 612345.
Person Specification
Education
* A-C in Maths, English, and a Science subject
* Basic theoretical technical knowledge of the role
Experience
* Experience working in a team and independently
* Experience with data entry and IT systems
* Previous NHS experience
* Experience working in a laboratory environment
Skills
* Excellent keyboard skills and attention to detail
* Basic knowledge of Word and Excel
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.
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