York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Sciences

Company
Location
Scarborough, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/5/2025
Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work alongside our team of Biomedical Scientists and Associates Practitioners, to deliver high quality care to our patients.

The successful candidate will be part of the Blood Sciences team, preparing samples for scientific procedures and performing laboratory based manual, semi-automated and automated procedures to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes.

The laboratory values our staff and we fully support and encourage learning and development of all individuals.

Please note: This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment

This vacancy will be considered for a secondment opportunity. Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.

  • Receipt and sorting of samples into the department.
  • Support the role of Biomedical Scientists (BMS) within Blood Sciences, under the supervision of the MLA Manager and HCPC registered staff.
  • Pre analytical preparation of samples.
  • Data inputting of patient information/requests onto the laboratory computer.
  • Telephone enquiry and results service.
  • Assisting in the general cleanliness and tidying of the section.
  • Perform laboratory based manual, semi-automated and fully automated analytical techniques according to the laboratory SOP.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sue North Job title: MLA Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01723 342625

Contact name: Hannah Longman

Contact job title: Deputy MLA Manager

Contact telephone 01723 342625

Contact email address: [email protected]
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