Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

The closing date is 30 July 2025

Job summary

The post is for a Band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistant working in the Microbiology/ Serology Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This post is full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday working early and late rota to cover an extended day (8 am to 8 pm). The role also involves taking part in the Saturday & Sunday rotas.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who has an interest in science.This post offers you the opportunity to join our busy and friendly department. You will be expected to work in all areas of the laboratory on a rotational basis undertaking a variety of basic laboratory tasks. Applicants do not need specific qualifications although a background knowledge of science is useful, as is computer experience.

Main duties of the job

You will help and support the qualified Biomedical Scientists who undertake specimen analysis.

The successful candidate will be expected to rotate throughout the laboratory covering different areas as required including specimen reception, processing samples, dealing with laboratory waste and answering telephone queries whilst at all times ensuring high standards of health and safety and quality.

The Microbiology/ Serology Department at Stoke Mandeville is a busy but friendly department. You will be working with other MLAs under the guidance of Biomedical Scientists. After a suitable period of induction and training, you will be expected to work shifts to cover early mornings, lates and weekends.

The laboratory maintains high standards of health and safety and quality and full training in all aspects of the role is given.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

  • We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
  • A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

16 July 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

434-SCS7322088

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills to enable liaison with members of the public and hospital staff and to ensure accurate recording of specimens
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Computer keyboard skills
  • Methodical approach to tasks with attention to details

Special Circumstances

Essential

  • Must be flexible with working hours e.g able to work some weekends, bank holidays

Desirable

  • Living within 30 miles of Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Experience

Desirable

  • Strong previous experience of data input using a computer.
  • Previous experience in a laboratory or healthcare environment

Education, Qualifications & Training

Desirable

  • 1 GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in a science subject.
Person Specification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills to enable liaison with members of the public and hospital staff and to ensure accurate recording of specimens
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Computer keyboard skills
  • Methodical approach to tasks with attention to details

Special Circumstances

Essential

  • Must be flexible with working hours e.g able to work some weekends, bank holidays

Desirable

  • Living within 30 miles of Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Experience

Desirable

  • Strong previous experience of data input using a computer.
  • Previous experience in a laboratory or healthcare environment

Education, Qualifications & Training

Desirable

  • 1 GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in a science subject.

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Biomedical Scientist

Alison Semmens

alison.semmens@nhs.net

01296315238

Details

Date posted

16 July 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

434-SCS7322088

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


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