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.
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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
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