The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX.
Salary: Up to £13,963.95 per annum DOE inclusive of regional pay allowance.
Position: Medical Laboratory Assistant.
Department: Blood Transfusion.
Contract / Hours: 12 months fixed term, part‑time (18.75 hours per week).
About us: Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres. The company operates in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand. Sonic Healthcare UK comprises The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between The Doctors Laboratory, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. With over 3,500 staff, our purpose is to deliver medically‑led diagnostics, innovation, value and long‑term investment to healthcare.
Due to the nature of work that Sonic Healthcare UK undertakes, employees filling certain roles, such as this one, need to complete a DBS Check as part of on‑boarding.
About the role
An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Blood Transfusion at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow. The post holder will initially work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with a finish time of 6pm across Blood Transfusion. Working as part of a team, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience in an automated clinical haematology department. The ideal candidate will contribute to providing a professional and technical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member and, when required, independently performing routine analysis under the support of senior biomedical scientists. The successful candidate will join our team of dedicated biomedical scientists and associate practitioners in delivering a high‑quality pathology service.
Benefits
* Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
* Annual salary review – no banding restrictions; salaries negotiated based on experience
* Discounted gym membership through a corporate scheme with Better Gyms
* Cash healthcare plan – cashback on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and optician expenses
* Sick pay entitlement: 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter
* Permanent health insurance and death in service cover
* Life assurance providing salary continuation for long‑term illness (six months qualifying period)
* Employee assistance programme supporting staff wellbeing
* Season ticket loan scheme – interest‑free loan for the cost of an annual travel ticket
* Perkbox access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
* Company pension scheme with company and staff contributions that increase with service
* Competitive annual leave allowance – 28 days
* Flexible working hours – support and offer flexibility around shift patterns and working schedules
We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities. PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY AT ANY TIME EVEN IF A CLOSING DATE IS SHOWN HERE OR IN ANY OTHER MEDIA.
Vacancy ID: 038488 – Closing Date: 02-Mar-2026.
Contact Person: Luke Groves
Contact Email: LNKD1_UKTJ
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