Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant

The closing date is 16 September 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) as a Medical Laboratory Assistant at Frimley Park Hospital.

The Blood Sciences department at Frimley Park has recently undergone a full laboratory refresh, providing a modern and dynamic working environment equipped with state-of-the-art technology. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and versatile team.

This role is based within the Blood Sciences team, which encompasses Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion. As an MLA, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the department, ensuring timely and accurate processing of samples to support patient care.

We are an inclusive and supportive team that values teamwork and collaboration. In return, you will benefit from opportunities for career progression and development, including support with registration portfolio completion if you wish to pursue a career as a Biomedical Scientist.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the MLAs include but are not limited to:

Loading and unloading patient samples onto laboratory analysers
Routine analyser maintenance to ensure accurate performance
Performing manual assay analysis as required
Monitoring and maintaining stock levels
Carrying out a range of general laboratory duties to support the smooth running of the service

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-NM163

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7UJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is essential

Desirable

Basic knowledge of medical terminology is desirable

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
Ability to work to deadlines
Ability to follow procedures
Basic laboratory equipment skills such as measuring, pipetting, decanting, loading samples

Desirable

Computer skills : word processing, spread sheets and file management
Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgement decisions
Understanding of need for service quality
Understanding that work relates directly to patient care

Special Requirements

Essential

Able to contribute to other site shift patterns

Experience

Essential

Working experience in a multi skilled environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is essential

Desirable

Basic knowledge of medical terminology is desirable

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
Ability to work to deadlines
Ability to follow procedures
Basic laboratory equipment skills such as measuring, pipetting, decanting, loading samples

Desirable

Computer skills : word processing, spread sheets and file management
Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgement decisions
Understanding of need for service quality
Understanding that work relates directly to patient care

Special Requirements

Essential

Able to contribute to other site shift patterns

Experience

Essential

Working experience in a multi skilled environment

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 details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)