Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job title:

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Company:

NHS

Job description

This is a sought-after position for anyone looking for a truly varied and rewarding role. You will support our Blood Sciences teams to deliver a first-class service to patients whether they be in hospital, attending outpatient clinics, or seeing their GP.As an MLA in Blood Sciences you are responsible for every aspect of the sample pathway from receiving in, to running on the analysers. All duties are conducted according to authorised and accredited protocols.The post holder is responsible for maintaining effective communication within the teams, and other colleagues including Associate Practitioners (AP), Biomedical Scientists (BMS) & Clinical Scientists. You will be reporting to Floor 2 Reception Team Manager.Each Synnovis site has a uniquely different feel ranging from smaller specialist laboratories to our flagship hub which processes in excess of 30,000 samples per day!Main duties of the jobThe Blood Sciences laboratories on Floor 2 of the Blackfriars hub are furnished with state-of-the-art automation for Haematology, Haemostasis, Chemistry, Immunology, Virology and also include a specialist Red Cell laboratory.You will hold a variety of accountabilities in the laboratory environment. These may include, but are not limited to:

• Handle and manage samples, in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and assessed competencies.
• Perform tasks and operate laboratory equipment within all safety standards and according to local SOPs relevant to your area.
• Prepare solutions, reagents etc, utilising a variety of laboratory equipment to carry out investigations.
• Ensure all laboratory consumables and equipment are maintained in line with SOPs and health and safety guidelines.
• Complete data entry that is accurate, reliable, delivered on time and in accordance with Information Governance (IG) procedures.
• Provide administrative support to all areas of the laboratory, as appropriate and dependent on experience and training.

The post holder will be required to participate in a 24/7 working rota.About usThis is an exciting time to be joining our team!2025 sees the culmination of a large Synnovis-wide project to deliver a hub and spoke operating model. Analysers on each site are being upgraded to provide standardisation of laboratory methods, harmonisation of reference ranges and the ability to deliver accurate and timely results across the South East London GP network and six hospitals.Your development and learningWe offer many benefits to staff especially in terms of your development and training. You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.DetailsDate posted01 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3SalaryDepending on experience £30,546 to £32,207 per annum depending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberVIS7143Job locationsFriars Bridge Court41-43 Blackfriars RoadLondonSE1 8NZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAt Synnovis, we are shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. The job you are applying for will be based at our Blackfriars Hub site or at one of our hospital sites. April 2024 saw the first of our people and services move into our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1. There is some work remaining in 2025 to refurbish some of our essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more.Main duties and responsibilitiesAs an MLA you will hold a variety of accountabilities in the laboratory environment. These will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform cleaning activities in the laboratory and prepare laboratory equipment for use.
• Perform daily checks on laboratory areas as directed and complete all required paperwork.
• Perform environmental monitoring and waste management activities in a safe way, as required.
• Support and train colleagues in your area as required.
• Use Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to accurately record sensitive patient information, requiring frequent, long periods of concentration, whilst maintaining patient confidentiality and following IG guidelines.

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAt Synnovis, we are shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. The job you are applying for will be based at our Blackfriars Hub site or at one of our hospital sites. April 2024 saw the first of our people and services move into our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1. There is some work remaining in 2025 to refurbish some of our essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more.Main duties and responsibilitiesAs an MLA you will hold a variety of accountabilities in the laboratory environment. These will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform cleaning activities in the laboratory and prepare laboratory equipment for use.
• Perform daily checks on laboratory areas as directed and complete all required paperwork.
• Perform environmental monitoring and waste management activities in a safe way, as required.
• Support and train colleagues in your area as required.
• Use Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to accurately record sensitive patient information, requiring frequent, long periods of concentration, whilst maintaining patient confidentiality and following IG guidelines.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Good all-round education to GCSE standard including English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent or L2 Healthcare Science apprenticeship

Desirable

• A Level / BTEC in Science (or equivalent or higher)

ExperienceEssential

• Working as part of a team
• Working in a busy environment
• Experience of working with computer applications such as Microsoft Office / Google docs, data entry
• Experience of working accurately with an attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience of working in a pathology laboratory environment
• Handling of biological specimens
• Customer service

Skills & KnowledgeEssential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Numerate and literate
• Organised and methodical
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to accurately follow written procedures
• Able to maintain focus and concentration for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate the use of precision instrument and equipment
• Ability to lift, move and manipulate stock specimens etc
• Willingness and ability to learn complex operating procedures and follow guidelines

Desirable

• Awareness of the role of medical laboratories
• Awareness of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Good all-round education to GCSE standard including English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent or L2 Healthcare Science apprenticeship

Desirable

• A Level / BTEC in Science (or equivalent or higher)

ExperienceEssential

• Working as part of a team
• Working in a busy environment
• Experience of working with computer applications such as Microsoft Office / Google docs, data entry
• Experience of working accurately with an attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience of working in a pathology laboratory environment
• Handling of biological specimens
• Customer service

Skills & KnowledgeEssential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Numerate and literate
• Organised and methodical
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to accurately follow written procedures
• Able to maintain focus and concentration for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate the use of precision instrument and equipment
• Ability to lift, move and manipulate stock specimens etc
• Willingness and ability to learn complex operating procedures and follow guidelines

Desirable

• Awareness of the role of medical laboratories
• Awareness of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

Expected salary

£30546 – 32207 per year

Location

Southwark, South East London

Job date

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:27:17 GMT

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