Job overview
This role is only open to applicants who are a part of any Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Microbiology Department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Basingstoke site).
The role involves the processing of a range of samples and body fluids to assist in the diagnosis of disease and hence you will be contributing to the positive outcomes for our patients. Tasks include, but are not limited to, running of analysers , sample and reagent preparation, quality control, reporting and verification of results, as well as troubleshooting any issues which may arise.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, well-motivated, possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be committed to the provision of a high quality laboratory service. You must also have good typing skills and a background in science subjects to GCSE level and experience in using computers would be an advantage.
Commitment to the provision of a 7 day service is a necessary requirement for this post and the successful applicant will be expected to fully participate in weekend working.
Main duties of the job
- To process and analyse pathology samples using routine and complex diagnostic procedures. • Undertake laboratory investigations and procedures on a rotational basis as demand dictates. • Perform routine operative maintenance on laboratory instruments and undertake corrective maintenance and troubleshooting when appropriate. • Prepare quality control material and collate returned results. • Check that quality control results on analytical procedures are within the stated ranges, in accordance with laboratory policy. • To maintain the adequate storage of samples after analysis and their correct disposal at the appropriate time • To collect, sort and book in samples on the Laboratory Information System (WinPath) • To process waste in line Health & Safety protocols
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached
Person specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent
- Effective organisational skills 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent
- Can deal with unpleasant material 0 -poor, 1 adequate
Desirable
- Experience of training others 0-poor, 1-adequate
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of handling electronic data 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent
- Effective keyboard skills 0-poor, 1-adequate, 2-excellent
Desirable
- Previous laboratory experience 0-poor, 1-adequate
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- English Language GCSE or equivalent 0-not achieved 1-achieved
Desirable
- Science GCSE or equivalent 0-not achieved 1-achieved
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This advert is for Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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