# Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-laboratory-assistant-microbiology/e3c5d6d8-9a5b-4ffe-81b9-eddf3827a93a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-laboratory-assistant-microbiology/e3c5d6d8-9a5b-4ffe-81b9-eddf3827a93a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Basingstoke - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Evening and weekend work) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T14:42:27.875Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hampshire/Basingstoke/Hampshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Microbiology/Microbiology-v8045906 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8045906?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 ## 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 ## Documents - [pledge (pdf, 205.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10418159) - [mla band 3 (pdf, 494.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10334691) - [hhft employee rewards & benefits (pdf, 723.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=900) - [tackling climate change at hampshire hospitals (pdf, 4.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2900) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.