Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist – Grantham
The closing date is 05 May 2026
Hours: 10:30 - 19:00
An opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Department at Grantham and District Hospital for a full‑time Medical Laboratory Assistant post, based in the Blood Sciences Pathology Department.
This is an important role, supporting the Pathology Department, and is suitable for individuals who like a variety of duties. Experience of computer input work is essential and applicants should be able to demonstrate current skills.
The candidate should be literate and numerate, GCSE Grade C or above in mathematics and English would be an advantage as would previous laboratory or health care experience and familiarity with medical terminology.
Main duties of the job
* Sorting of Pathology samples into correct workstreams
* Computer inputting of requests using a LIMS system
* Housekeeping and basic laboratory work
* Loading/unloading of samples onto various analytical platforms
* Dealing with referred work to and from other laboratories
* Assist in the provision of the phlebotomy service to both in‑patients and out‑patients
Full training in these roles will be given through the use of in‑house competency assessments.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is encouraged, and the department has an active CPD schedule.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Good standard of literacy and numeracy
* GCSE, NVQ or equivalent in 3 subjects, including science
* IT Skills
* Phlebotomy theory training
Occupational Experience
* Practical phlebotomy experience
* Evidence of teamwork, through occupational/recreational experience
* Knowledge of IPC/health and safety relevant to role
* General suitability to post
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
EEO Statement
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
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