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Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant

The closing date is 10 November 2025

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Job summary

Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant North Staffordshire Hospital | Pathology | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £26,250 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want.

Main duties of the job

As our Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will: Clean equipment and laboratory to required standards and assist in the maintenance of laboratory equipment, following the correct routine maintenance schedules and procedures. Prepare and process laboratory specimens ready for testing, ensuring all samples comply with the Nuffield labelling policy. Prepare work areas correctly, and correctly and safely prepare, uses and stores equipment. To assist the laboratory with the control of blood stocks.

About us

Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital At the Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital, we are recognised for our expert clinical care, expertise and friendly atmosphere. Our excellent teamwork and commitment to training has created an innovative clinical environment. Our purpose-build hospital has 39 bedrooms, 3 theatres and 1 minor treatment facility and busy outpatient department. We also provide physiotherapy, pathology, CT, MRI and diagnostic imaging services. We are conveniently located on Clayton Road, off the A519. We also provide free parking for staff.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,043 to £26,250 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0091725

Job locations

Clayton Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST5 4DB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant North Staffordshire Hospital | Pathology | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £26,250 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. As our Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will:

  • Clean equipment and laboratory to required standards and assist in the maintenance of laboratory equipment, following the correct routine maintenance schedules and procedures.
  • Prepare and process laboratory specimens ready for testing, ensuring all samples comply with the Nuffield labelling policy.
  • Prepare work areas correctly, and correctly and safely prepare, uses and stores equipment.
  • To assist the laboratory with the control of blood stocks.
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital At the Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital, we are recognised for our expert clinical care, expertise and friendly atmosphere. Our excellent teamwork and commitment to training has created an innovative clinical environment. Our purpose-build hospital has 39 bedrooms, 3 theatres and 1 minor treatment facility and busy outpatient department. We also provide physiotherapy, pathology, CT, MRI and diagnostic imaging services. We are conveniently located on Clayton Road, off the A519. We also provide free parking for staff. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant North Staffordshire Hospital | Pathology | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £26,250 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. As our Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will:

  • Clean equipment and laboratory to required standards and assist in the maintenance of laboratory equipment, following the correct routine maintenance schedules and procedures.
  • Prepare and process laboratory specimens ready for testing, ensuring all samples comply with the Nuffield labelling policy.
  • Prepare work areas correctly, and correctly and safely prepare, uses and stores equipment.
  • To assist the laboratory with the control of blood stocks.
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital At the Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital, we are recognised for our expert clinical care, expertise and friendly atmosphere. Our excellent teamwork and commitment to training has created an innovative clinical environment. Our purpose-build hospital has 39 bedrooms, 3 theatres and 1 minor treatment facility and busy outpatient department. We also provide physiotherapy, pathology, CT, MRI and diagnostic imaging services. We are conveniently located on Clayton Road, off the A519. We also provide free parking for staff. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

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    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Clayton Road

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST5 4DB


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Clayton Road

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST5 4DB


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    13 October 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £24,043 to £26,250 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0091725

    Job locations

    Clayton Road

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST5 4DB


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