# Medical Laboratory Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Wye Valley NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-laboratory-assistant/a6699590-0d80-4dc2-8576-591e325a65e4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-laboratory-assistant/a6699590-0d80-4dc2-8576-591e325a65e4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Wye Valley NHS Trust - **Town:** Hereford - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,272 - £27,476 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Depending on experience to commence as a Band 2. Once competencies have been met will progress to a Band 3. Part time afternoons, or fulltime position - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 18.75 hours per week (13:15 - 17:00) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T08:30:53.345Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hereford/Hereford/Wye_Valley_NHS_Trust/Medical_Laboratory/Medical_Laboratory-v8059670 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8059670?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Start or develop your career in a hospital laboratory – full training provided. Job overview We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and detail-focused individuals to join our Microbiology laboratory team at Wye Valley NHS Trust. This is a Band 3 role with a development pathway. We also welcome applications from experienced Medical Laboratory Assistants looking to further develop their skills, as well as candidates with no previous laboratory experience who will be supported to progress. Applicants without relevant experience will be appointed at Band 2 and supported to progress to Band 3 on successful completion of required competencies within an agreed timeframe. As a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA), you will play a vital role in supporting diagnostic services by preparing and processing patient samples that directly inform patient care. Full training and ongoing development will be provided. This role includes participation in a 24/7 service, including evening, weekend and shift working. ### Main duties of the job Main duties of the role - Receive, sort and register patient samples accurately - Ensure patient and test details are correctly recorded - Prepare and process specimens following standard procedures - Use laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and analysers - Maintain laboratory cleanliness and stock levels - Package and prepare samples for referral - Monitor equipment such as fridges and freezers - Follow health, safety and infection control procedures - Work closely with Biomedical Scientists and Pathology teams - Handle routine enquiries from wards and GP practices Development and progression We are committed to supporting your development. Structured training and competency-based support will be provided. Progression from Band 2 to Band 3 is dependent on achieving required competencies within an agreed timeframe. All MLAs are expected to achieve and maintain competencies appropriate to the role, with support and review in line with Trust policies. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view ‘supporting documents’ linked to this vacancy. ## Job Details Start or develop your career in a hospital laboratory – full training provided. Job overview We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and detail-focused individuals to join our Microbiology laboratory team at Wye Valley NHS Trust. This is a Band 3 role with a development pathway. We also welcome applications from experienced Medical Laboratory Assistants looking to further develop their skills, as well as candidates with no previous laboratory experience who will be supported to progress. Applicants without relevant experience will be appointed at Band 2 and supported to progress to Band 3 on successful completion of required competencies within an agreed timeframe. As a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA), you will play a vital role in supporting diagnostic services by preparing and processing patient samples that directly inform patient care. Full training and ongoing development will be provided. This role includes participation in a 24/7 service, including evening, weekend and shift working. ## Job Description Main duties of the role Receive, sort and register patient samples accurately Ensure patient and test details are correctly recorded Prepare and process specimens following standard procedures Use laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and analysers Maintain laboratory cleanliness and stock levels Package and prepare samples for referral Monitor equipment such as fridges and freezers Follow health, safety and infection control procedures Work closely with Biomedical Scientists and Pathology teams Handle routine enquiries from wards and GP practices Development and progression We are committed to supporting your development. Structured training and competency-based support will be provided. Progression from Band 2 to Band 3 is dependent on achieving required competencies within an agreed timeframe. All MLAs are expected to achieve and maintain competencies appropriate to the role, with support and review in line with Trust policies. ## Responsibilities To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view ‘supporting documents’ linked to this vacancy. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Inputting data to computer systems **Desirable** - Experience working as part of a team - Healthcare/scientific background ### Education & Qualifications **Essential** - 4 GCSE maths and English, and preferably a science subject - grade C or equivalent ### Skills, Knowledge & Abilities **Essential** - Keyboard skills / IT literate - Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing - Overall good standard of literacy & numeracy - Ability to follow standard operating procedures/written instructions - Manual dexterity ## Documents - [wvt benefits (pdf, 621.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1985) - [medical laboratory assistant b2 jdps (pdf, 344.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10361579) - [medical laboratory assistant b3 jdps (pdf, 360.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10361582) ## 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.