Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Special Circumstances
Must be flexible with working hours e.g able to work some weekends, bank holidays
- Special Circumstances
Living within 30 miles of Stoke Mandeville Hospital
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Good written and verbal communication skills in English to enable liaison with members of the public and hospital staff and to ensure accurate recording of specimens
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Ability to work as part of a team
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Computer keyboard skills
- Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Methodical approach to tasks with attention to details
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Strong previous experience of data input using a computer.
- Experience
Previous experience in a laboratory or healthcare environment
- Education, Qualifications & Training
1 GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in a science subject.
Job overview
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
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This advert is for Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in Aylesbury, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Medical laboratory assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum (pro rata for part time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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