# Medical Laboratory Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-laboratory-assistant/d2c45767-6dab-4150-926b-0cb6d3ef6546 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-laboratory-assistant/d2c45767-6dab-4150-926b-0cb6d3ef6546.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Truro - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-20T11:51:30.775Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Truro/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Clinical_Microbiology/Clinical_Microbiology-v8109348 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8109348?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin. This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin. This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Do you thrive in a busy, but friendly team environment?  If so, we are looking for a bright, efficient individual to join our team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust’s Department of Clinical Microbiology. The Department undertakes microbiological testing for healthcare providers in Mid and West Cornwall. ### Main duties of the job Applicants will have a good basic standard of education, good keyboard skills and an enthusiasm to learn. Previous laboratory or NHS experience would be an advantage, although full training will be given. The laboratory provides a seven day service, with extended working days. There will be a requirement to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, as agreed. It is anticipated that the post-holder will be expected to work approximately one in four weekends.  However, there may be part-time opportunities available. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: - Identity Checks - Professional registration and qualification checks - Employment history and reference checks - Occupational Health clearance - Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check - Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Recent successful learning - Previous computerised data entry experience **Desirable** - Experience of stock control. - Experience of using analysers or automation - Practical experience of a microbiology laboratory ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good keyboard skills - Science based GCSE and / or A Level (or equivalent). **Desirable** - Recent educational achievements relating to laboratory services. - Biomedical Science or Microbiology degree ### Practical/Intellectual Skills **Essential** - Must be precise, methodical and dextrous - Must have the ability to work with human fluid and tissue - Knowledge of Health and Safety in relation to the laboratory setting **Desirable** - Previous experience of following written protocols / policies - Ability to prioritise ## Documents - [job description and person specification (pdf, 418.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10404288) ## 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.