Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant
The closing date is 16 March 2026
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a higher medical laboratory assistant. They will support the scientific staff to deliver stem cell and cellular therapy receipt, processing and distribution for the bone marrow transplant and CAR‑T programmes in Clinical Haematology at NUH.
There will be a variety of duties across the laboratory and team offices. Whilst we provide a planned service we adapt to our patient needs and so flexibility and adaptability are a must.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role are:
* Receipt, preparation and storage of samples and cellular products
* Use, monitoring and maintaining laboratory equipment
* Cleaning and environmental monitoring
* Associated administrative tasks
* Delivery and collection of items, including samples and products from across the hospital site.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the documents section for the full job description and personal specification.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* Basic science qualifications, e.g. GCSE demonstrating basic numeric and literacy skills
* Previous laboratory experience or similar environment
* NVQ level 3 in clinical laboratory support or equivalent
Experience
* Basic computer literacy
* Stock Management
* Previous practical experience of laboratory work
* Previous experience of NHS IT systems, careflow, NOTIS.
Communication and Relationship Skills
* Able to provide and receive information in various forms with internal and external personnel
* Understanding of the importance of confidential or sensitive information
* Good interpersonal skills
* Remains calm under pressure
* Able to work well in a team and as an individual
* Experience dealing with telephone enquiries
Analytical and Judgement Skills
* Able to use judgement in uncomplicated situations for managing workload e.g. allocation of stock per delivery schedules
* Able to prioritise urgent work under the direction of scientific staffUnderstands own limitations of practice
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Understanding of the importance of confidential or sensitive information
Planning and Organisation Skills
* Able to plan and prioritise own work to meet agreed targets on an ongoing basis
* Able to perform work with minimum supervision
* Able to multitask
* Able to problem solve
* Demonstrates prompt timekeeping and good attendance in the workplace
Physical Skills
* Able to concentrate and perform repetitive tasks
* Able to move large dewars within the laboratory
* Able to transport smaller items across campus
* Able to work at a VDU for extended periods of time
Other requirements specific to the role
* Flexible approach to working hours and very occasional support out of hours
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
* Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
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
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
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