Medical Laboratory Assistant - Scunthorpe
The closing date is 18 June 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic and well‑motivated individual to join the Microbiology laboratory at Pathlinks, Scunthorpe General Hospital.
This post is a 12‑month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
MLA duties are varied and include receiving, labelling and entering a range of samples e.g. nail, tissue, blood, urine etc... onto the laboratory computer systems. As an MLA you will assist Biomedical Scientists to provide a high‑quality service while adhering to the Trust values of kindness, courage and respect.
The applicant should have a good standard of general education as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Applicants should be able to demonstrate organisational skills, attention to detail, a basic knowledge of computers and an ability to learn new tasks. Experience is desirable but not necessary as full training will be provided.
The laboratory delivers a range of investigations, is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2012 and is an IBMS approved training laboratory.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) performing a range of microbiological techniques to assist the Biomedical Scientists in the clinical diagnosis of microbiological disease. They will rotate through all sections of Microbiology and Serology.
Following training, the post holder will be expected to participate in the shift rota which will include working weekends, bank holidays and evening shifts.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
We are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work‑life balance for our employees, which will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work‑life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well‑being of all our staff.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* GCSE or O level equivalent in 3 subjects, including science.
* NVQ II
Occupational experience and abilities
* Experience of the NHS or a caring environment
* Familiarity with Laboratory, Hospital or GP computer systems.
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Previous laboratory 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.
Employer name
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
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