Medical Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Reception
The closing date is 24 August 2025
Job summary
The Pathology Support Service at University Hospitals Sussex is looking to recruit a focused and methodical Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to join the Specimen Reception team at Worthing Hospital.
This post is a 37.5 hour Permanent Position
The successful applicant will be expected to work flexibly between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 Monday to Sunday; however our core operational hours are currently 11:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday. In addition there is also the requirement to work public holidays on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job
The role includes pre-analytical sample sorting, preparation, data entry, receipt and maintenance of stock, attending to telephone queries from service users and adhering to health & safety responsibilities. You will also be expected to provide support in our Pathology Office which involves interacting with patients, booking appointments and liaising with clinical staff.
You should have good attention to detail, manual dexterity and the ability to follow defined protocols whilst working quickly but effective under pressure. Experience of manually entering patient information quickly and accurately onto various laboratory computer systems, including ICE and Winpath, would be advantageous.
Working as part of a team of Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA's) inSpecimen Reception to provide an efficient and effective pre and postanalytical service to the Blood Science laboratory, in accordance withthe training and operational requirements of the department.To assist in the receipt, verification and preparation of patient samples,the data entry of patient and specimen details onto the Pathology ITsystem as well as processing stock and consumable requests fromservice users.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
08 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279-7391725-AUG25
Job locations
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Pathology Support Services Managers
Paul Glover or Jordan Reed
01903205111
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