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.
7 live vacancies across 7 NHS employers · updated hourly
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£25k - £27k
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Latest live Medical Laboratory Assistant jobs
Recent medical laboratory assistant vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.
- Medical Laboratory Assistant - MicrobiologyMersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Whiston HospitalCloses 31 Aug 2026
- Medical Laboratory Assistant Pre Analytics Blood SciencesWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DD, United Kingdom; The Alexandra HospitalCloses 10 Sep 2026
- Medical Laboratory AssistantThe Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - New Cross HospitalCloses 28 Aug 2026
- Medical Laboratory AssistantUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - Royal StokeCloses 31 Aug 2026
- Medical Laboratory Assistant - Entry LevelNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - North Tyneside General HospitalCloses 06 Sep 2026
- Medical Laboratory Assistant - MicrobiologyHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Basingstoke HospitalCloses 31 Aug 2026
- Senior Medical Laboratory AssistantCounty Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust - University Hospital Of North DurhamCloses 03 Sep 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 7 live medical laboratory assistant roles across 7 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 £25,272 to £27,476 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 County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Check each source advert for person-spec wording and early-close warnings.
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Top NHS Employers
- County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust1 job
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 job
- Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1 job
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1 job
- The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust1 job
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust1 job
- Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust1 job