Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology (Band 2)

The closing date is 15 August 2025

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for the post of Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA). We are looking for enthusiastic, well-motivated, innovative individuals to join our team in providing a quality microbiology service to our service users, within Microbiology laboratories located at Airedale General Hospital and Bradford Royal Infirmary hospital sites.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANSHFT), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solution (IPS), to provide a high-quality diagnostic and consultative service to clinical service users of all three Hospital Trusts, and to primary and secondary care providers within the locality.

Successful applicants will be directly employed by ANHSFT. The Trust is fully committed to its staff and actively encourages staff development with a keen focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Full time and part time posts available

Please note the advert may close early dependent on number of suitable candidates who have applied.

Closing date: Friday 15th August 2025

Main duties of the job

Following full training the post holders will be an integral part of the Microbiology department; responsible for processing a variety of Microbiological samples using both manual and automated systems in routine bacteriology & molecular areas of the department. This will also include dealing with telephone calls from service users.

Evidence of any relevant existing Microbiology Laboratory experience within the application will be vital for shortlisting.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Onyeka Madueke

Section Manager

Microbiology

onyeka.madueke2@nhs.net

Tel: 01535 293460

Ann Burrows

Training Lead

Microbiology

Ann.burrow2@nhs.net

Tel: 01535 29346

About us

Successful applicants will be directly employed by ANHST. The Trust is fully committed to its staff and actively encourages staff development with a keen focus on quality and continuous improvement.

The Microbiology Department at Airedale processes the work for both ANHSFT, BTHFT and community services, with the combined workload of approximately 400,000 requests per year.

We provide a comprehensive clinical and diagnostic service utilising automated technologies including Beckman Microscan automated sensitivity platform, Bruker MALDI-TOF, sediMAX urine analyser, BD Bactec FX, BD MGIT, Hologic Panther, AusDiagnostic and Cepheid platforms.

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

423-7397129

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital, although working from other IPS sites as needed

Station Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Science, English or equivalent level qualification

Experience

Essential

Laboratory Experience

Desirable

Experience of following SOP's
Previous NHS Laboratory experience

Knowledge

Essential

Organisational skills
Good Communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure
Team player and able to work with a minimum of supervision
Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'

Desirable

Health and safety legislation
COSHH

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Science, English or equivalent level qualification

Experience

Essential

Laboratory Experience

Desirable

Experience of following SOP's
Previous NHS Laboratory experience

Knowledge

Essential

Organisational skills
Good Communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure
Team player and able to work with a minimum of supervision
Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'

Desirable

Health and safety legislation
COSHH

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital, although working from other IPS sites as needed

Station Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital, although working from other IPS sites as needed

Station Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)