Medical Laboratory Assistant Jobs in the NHS
Medical laboratory assistants (MLAs) work in NHS pathology departments, handling and processing patient samples for diagnostic testing. The role covers blood sciences, microbiology, histology, cytology, and clinical chemistry. MLAs typically work at Band 2 or Band 3, with no formal degree required for entry. The work is lab-based, methodical, and plays a direct role in patient diagnosis and treatment decisions.
12 live vacancies across 11 NHS employers · updated hourly
12
Open Positions
£25k - £31k
Salary Range
11
NHS Trusts
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New This Week
Latest live Medical Laboratory Assistant jobs
Recent medical laboratory assistant vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.
- Healthcare Support Worker - Medical Laboratory Assistant B3NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - Queen Elizabeth University HospitalCloses 21 Aug 2026
- Band 3 Medical Laboratory AssistantUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United KingdomCloses 19 Aug 2026
- Medical Laboratory AssistantKingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Department of Cellular Pathology, Kingston NHS foundation trustCloses 27 Aug 2026
- Senior Medical Laboratory AssistantCounty Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust - University Hospital Of North DurhamCloses 03 Sep 2026
- Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - SNBTS National CentreCloses 20 Aug 2026
- Medical Laboratory AssistantWye Valley NHS Trust - HistopathologyCloses 26 Aug 2026
- Medical Laboratory AssistantThe Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - Russells Hall HospitalCloses 16 Aug 2026
- Medical Laboratory Assistant / Healthcare Science AssistantUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - DerbyCloses 24 Aug 2026
- Medical Laboratory AssistantIPP Analytics Limited - BasildonCloses 16 Aug 2026
- Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood SciencesShrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust - ShrewsburyCloses 17 Aug 2026
- Medical Laboratory AssistantThe Christie Pathology Partnership LLP - ManchesterCloses 16 Aug 2026
- Medical Laboratory AssistantKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - LondonCloses 16 Aug 2026
Planning a Medical Laboratory Assistant job search in the NHS
Job Clerk tracks live medical laboratory assistant vacancies across NHS employers so you can compare role level, employer mix, location, salary, contract type, and closing date before deciding where to spend time on an application.
There are currently 12 live medical laboratory assistant roles across 11 NHS employers in this index. Use the band and city links below to move from the broad profession market into pages with tighter salary, seniority, and local employer context.
Recent salary data for medical laboratory assistant roles ranges from about £25,123 to £31,409 per year, depending on band, employer, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Evidence to prepare
- Receiving, sorting, and labelling patient samples following standard operating procedures
- Preparing samples for analysis: centrifuging, aliquoting, and loading onto analysers
- Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
- Data entry and result validation under supervision
Common requirements
- GCSEs including English and Maths (or equivalent) for most Band 2 posts
- Science A-levels or BTEC for Band 3 posts (desirable, not always essential)
- Previous laboratory experience (desirable for some posts)
- Willingness to work towards the Certificate of Achievement in Healthcare Science Support
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, IPP Analytics Limited, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Check each source advert for person-spec wording and early-close warnings.
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Top NHS Employers
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde2 jobs
- IPP Analytics Limited1 job
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1 job
- Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1 job
- Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust1 job
- The Christie Pathology Partnership LLP1 job
- The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust1 job
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust1 job