# Medical Laboratory Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Bristol NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-laboratory-assistant/6db5fefb-6ef7-4334-a7ec-6b9745e2ef15 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-laboratory-assistant/6db5fefb-6ef7-4334-a7ec-6b9745e2ef15.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Bristol NHS Trust - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week (Permanent weekend shifts between 08:00 - 20:00.) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-17T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-03T11:40:44.047Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/Bristol_NHS_Foundation_Trust_BFT/Pathology/Pathology-v8153073 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8153073?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nbt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Sciences The postholder will be required to work Saturday and Sunday participating in shifts between 08:00 - 20:00. The successful candidates will be working as part of a team providing support to the Pathology Blood Sciences Laboratory which is based in our purpose built building at Southmead Hospital. Postholders must be able to work as an effective team member, have good data input skills, remain calm under pressure, have a good telephone manner, be able to deal with healthcare professionals, patients and members of the public in a discreet and professional manner and be able to work unsupervised and manage own workload where required. The postholder will work under the direction of senior staff to work as part of a team to provide 24/7 support to the Blood Sciences laboratory.  The post will primarily operate in Sample Reception, providing data input and pre-analytical support. The postholder must be able to deal with confidential information appropriately, be able to work accurately and to deadlines and be able to work with minimum supervision. Please note, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship on this role. ### Main duties of the job Please note this is primarily a data input role with some handling of pathology specimens required.  This is not a training post and does not support completion of the HCPC Portfolio. To understand more about what it's like to work in Pathology, watch this video Main duties will include: - Data input of patient details and test request information - Sorting, preparation and processing of clinical samples for biological testing - Assisting with Telephone Helpdesk enquiries - Communicating test results to appropriate healthcare professionals. The postholder will be required to work Saturday and Sunday participating in shifts between 08:00 - 20:00. Training will take place Monday - Friday until competencies are completed. This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a full overview of the Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the PDF document attached as an additional document to this advert. Sample Preparation - Receive and sort pathology samples. 2.    Distribute samples to departments. 3.    Label samples and prepare them for analysis. 4.    Record and inform service users and senior staff  of requests received that do not comply with the NBT Policy for Request Form and Specimen labelling. 5.    Send and receive samples via the air tube system Data Handling               1.    Enter data onto the laboratory computer system. 2.    Input and retrieval of data from department and other IT systems. Telephone Helpdesk - Deal with all telephone and e-mail enquiries in an appropriate manner. 2.    Respond to requests for test results and sample requirements. 3.    Refer calls to appropriate members of staff. Housekeeping and Maintenance Tasks              1.    Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste in accordance with Trust and departmental policies 2.    Clean and decontaminate working areas and equipment in accordance with laboratory protocols and record such actions. 3.    Assist with the use and maintenance of some laboratory equipment. 4.    Maintain adequate stocks of consumables ## Person Specification ### Work Experience **Essential** - Experience of working as part of a team - Experience of using computer systems and data input **Desirable** - Experience of working as a support grade worker in a UK Pathology Laboratory ### Knowledge/Skills/Abilities **Essential** - Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal - IT and keyboard skills - Ability to work accurately and to deadlines - Good telephone manner - Ability to work within established health and safety guidelines **Desirable** - Knowledge of sample types and requirements - Ability to undertake own work and exercise initiative under the supervision of qualified staff - Ability to plan, prioritise and re-schedule workloads - Ability to deal with confidential information appropriately ### Education/Training/Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in English, Maths and Science ## Documents - [medical laboratory assistant jd/psband 2 (pdf, 912.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10452984) ## 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.