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

Recent medical laboratory assistant vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.

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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.

Where Medical Laboratory Assistant Jobs Are Hiring Right Now

Basildon, Eastern1 jobs
Birmingham, West Midlands1 jobs
Currie, Edinburgh1 jobs
Derby, Midlands1 jobs
Dudley1 jobs
DURHAM1 jobs
Glasgow1 jobs
HEREFORD1 jobs
Kingston Upon Thames1 jobs
London, London1 jobs
Manchester, North West1 jobs
Shrewsbury, West Midlands1 jobs

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