Job details
- Job reference: 247259
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 14/06/2026
- Job Type: Healthcare Sciences
- Location: Gilbert Bain Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 20
- Job posted date: 02/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Shetland
- Department: Laboratory
Medical Laboratory Assistant, (Ref: 247259)
Substantive Post
Part-time – 20 hours per week
Band 3 - Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum (pro rata)
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)
Are you looking for a new challenge or curious to try a career in Healthcare Sciences. The Laboratory at the Gilbert Bain Hospital is looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our busy specimen reception team. You will need either science based higher grades (or equivalent), or National 5 grades (or equivalent) and laboratory based training up to a competency level equivalent to SVQ3 level. Effective written and verbal communication skills, numeracy and an interest in developing your knowledge are also essential. An eye for detail and the ability to work as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment are key to succeeding in this role.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website.
Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found here
For an informal discussion, please contact Claire Smith Senior Biomedical Scientist on 01595 743368 claire.smith5@nhs.scot or Kevin Tosetto, Senior Biomedical Scientist on kevin.tosetto@nhs.scot for an informal discussion or for a tour around the laboratory.
Closing date: 14th June 2026
Interview date: 30th June 2026
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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This advert is for Medical Laboratory Assistant with NHS Shetland in Lerwick, North of Scotland, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £29,103 - £31,409. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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