Medical Laboratory Assistant
Company
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
9/10/2025
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Description
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Job Overview
To undertake a wide range of basic routine laboratory tasks including specimen processing, removal and safe disposal of waste and laboratory
clerical duties, in support of the diagnostic services of the department.
The post holder will operate under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists.
The post holder will work as part of the laboratory team providing a 24/7 service as required (including covering unsocial hours e.g., evenings,
weekends and bank holidays).
When appropriate the post holder will liaise with laboratory staff, medical staff and other hospital staff, customers, members of the public and other
external contacts.
The Infection Sciences service is a collaboration between North Bristol NHS Trust and UKHSA and as such the post holder will be required,
possibly at short notice, to respond to public health emergencies, including outbreaks and other emergency situations
To understand more about Pathology at NBT, click here to watch our video.
Main duties of the job
Under The Supervision Of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from
our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of
excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide
exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class
Experience For Everyone Who Uses Our Services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team
that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
The Bacteriology Laboratory in Bristol forms part of Infection Sciences and is situated within the purpose-built Pathology Sciences Building at
Southmead Hospital, North Bristol Trust. A second small laboratory is situated within the Royal United Hospital in Bath. In total, the Laboratory
undertakes approximately 1.4 million tests per annum and overall employs 200 highly motivated and dedicated staff.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see above and Job Description attached.
Please note the above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out other duties as may
reasonably be required by the organisation.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
Person specification
Education, Training And Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Please note that if you apply for a position with North Bristol NHS Trust, you may be contacted via TRAC or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your TRAC Account and email accounts including junk and spam folders.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.
Job Overview
To undertake a wide range of basic routine laboratory tasks including specimen processing, removal and safe disposal of waste and laboratory
clerical duties, in support of the diagnostic services of the department.
The post holder will operate under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists.
The post holder will work as part of the laboratory team providing a 24/7 service as required (including covering unsocial hours e.g., evenings,
weekends and bank holidays).
When appropriate the post holder will liaise with laboratory staff, medical staff and other hospital staff, customers, members of the public and other
external contacts.
The Infection Sciences service is a collaboration between North Bristol NHS Trust and UKHSA and as such the post holder will be required,
possibly at short notice, to respond to public health emergencies, including outbreaks and other emergency situations
To understand more about Pathology at NBT, click here to watch our video.
Main duties of the job
Under The Supervision Of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist
- To receive, sort, unpack, label and process specimens in the laboratory.
- To understand the use of the laboratory information system (LIMS) and undertake data entry e.g. for samples received and referred.
- To electronically request and receive tests and look up results etc.
- To solve minor problems with mislabelled or mislaid samples and to generate worksheets.
- Collect and transfer laboratory consumables and samples to and from delivery points, storage areas and workstations.
- To accurately prepare samples for analysis.
- To follow various technical procedures.
- To maintain a high standard of competence in the performance of all tests appropriate to grade.
- To ensure important or unusual results are drawn to the attention of senior staff and to report complaints or anomalies as soon as
- To perform general laboratory duties e.g. checking and cleaning instruments/equipment, recording temperatures, preparing reagents.
- To perform general clerical duties e.g. telephone answering, dealing with queries and data entry.
- Assist in the training of other MLA staff.
- To rotate through all relevant sections of the department as directed.
- To undertake sterilisation and disposal of laboratory waste including collection of discard and waste material, loading and unloading
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from
our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of
excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide
exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class
Experience For Everyone Who Uses Our Services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team
that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
The Bacteriology Laboratory in Bristol forms part of Infection Sciences and is situated within the purpose-built Pathology Sciences Building at
Southmead Hospital, North Bristol Trust. A second small laboratory is situated within the Royal United Hospital in Bath. In total, the Laboratory
undertakes approximately 1.4 million tests per annum and overall employs 200 highly motivated and dedicated staff.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see above and Job Description attached.
Please note the above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out other duties as may
reasonably be required by the organisation.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
Person specification
Education, Training And Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal English
- Good basic education including GCSE in Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent)
- NVQ level 3 clinical support work or A levels in Science or related subjects, or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Interest in science and technology
- Basic knowledge of health and safety and safe working practices
- Experience of using computerised data systems
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
- Experience of working in a laboratory
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of following standard working procedures/protocols
- Experience training others
- Understanding of current data protection legislation
Essential criteria
- Clear communicator with good writing and telephone skills ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Essential criteria
- Reliable, conscientious, and punctual
- Ability to accept direction
- Willingness to learn
- Participation in unsocial hours work
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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