Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Sciences
The closing date is 21 October 2025
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our busy Blood Sciences Specimen Reception team as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) on a 1 year fixed-term basis.
This vital role involves the accurate receipting, sorting, and processing of patient samples prior to laboratory analysis. The Specimen Reception team supports the entire Pathology service, ensuring samples are appropriately distributed to the correct disciplines and patient data is accurately entered into the laboratory information system (Winpath).
You will need to demonstrate:
- A strong work ethic and attention to detail- Good IT and communication skills- The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, access to comprehensive training, and opportunities for career development within our Trust.
Working Pattern:
Participation in a 24/7 shift rota is required, including evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
Cross-site working is expected and there will be planned rotation between sites.
Please be aware that we may close this advert early should we receive a high volume of applications. Early applications are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
To work in a team of support staff playing a crucial role in the reception and preparation of patient samples and requests, to facilitate the provision of a quality and timely diagnostic and monitoring service essential for patient care. To supervise other staff in reception and provide training and support.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and betterand ourimprovements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatresat our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and, in recognition of our progress, we've been shortlisted for Trust of the Yearat the Health Service Journal Awards.
We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need totransform the A&E at Queen'sand get rid of corridor care.
Our patients are benefitting from ourWomen's Health Hubin Ilford; an Ageing Well Centrein Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospitaland at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub.
These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexiblyand more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wageemployer.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£29,651 to £31,312 a year Per Annum Inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
162-7300-AV-A
Job locations
Across Site
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Across Site
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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