Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience managing/leading a team
- Knowledge and Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of working in a clinical laboratory
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent organisation skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of using a LIMS and other standard IT packages
- Knowledge and Skills
Experience in problem solving
- Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of Health and Safety requirements, including COSHH regulations
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to deal with urgent work and changing priorities during the working day
- Knowledge and Skills
Experience training other staff members
- Education, Qualifications and Training
Must hold level 2/Grade C English and maths (GCSE, Functional skills or equivalent)
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous experience working in a Microbiology Laboratory
- Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of UKAS requirements and ISO standards
- Knowledge and Skills
Prior Microbiology knowledge
- Education, Qualifications and Training
Institute of Biomedical Science Certificate of Achievement part I/part II
Job overview
Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position
The Microbiology department at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is a busy, friendly laboratory. We are looking for a reliable and self-motivated candidate to manage and lead the Medical Laboratory Assistant team, and to be involved all the role will entail, including supervision and development of staff, problem solving, production of work rotas, and involvement in recruitment.
You will be joining a friendly and well established team who are dedicated to providing a high quality Microbiology to our local population.
Any interested candidates are encouraged to contact the department for an informal discussion prior to application.
All candidates should be aware that there is no clear progression to a Biomedical Scientist role from this post.
Main duties of the job
To learn and maintain good laboratory practice in the interests of the departmental commitment to provide an effective high-quality service.
To effectively supervise, organise and develop the MLA team, under the management of the BMS team managers and laboratory manager, including the maintenance of rotas, the ordering of goods and appraisals.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
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This advert is for Team Leader - Medical Laboratory Assistant team with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in Salisbury, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Medical laboratory assistant role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata if part time. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Oct 2026.
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