Medical Laboratory Assistant
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Medical Laboratory Assistant
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Service at the Frimley Park Site.
Frimley Park has recently undergone a total lab refresh and offers state of the art equipment in a dynamic, versatile environment.
This advert relates to MLA vacancies within the Blood Sciences team.
The laboratory offers opportunities for career progression within the department and can offer support for registration portfolio completion to aid this.
The FPH Lab is a Blood Sciences team which includes Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
The team are an inclusive team that looks to engender teamwork and cooperation within all aspects of the team.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the MLAs include but are not limited too:
- Analyser sample loading and unloading
- Analyser maintenance
- Manual assay analysis
- Stock control
- General Laboratory duties
About us
Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£26,618 a year per annum inc HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-SL0610
Job locations
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley, Camberley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is essential
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology is desirable
- Basic educational qualification in mathematic.
Skills
Essential
- Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to follow procedures
- Basic laboratory equipment skills such as measuring, pipetting, decanting, loading samples
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Good computer and keyboard skills, word processing, spread sheets and file management.
- Willingness to develop knowledge (and skills) in all Blood Sciences disciplines.
Desirable
- Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgement decisions
- Understanding of need for service quality.
- Understands that work relates directly to patient care.
- Understands need to work to deadlines and can do so.
- Understands that work relates directly to the patient care.
- Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgement decisions.
Experience
Essential
- Working Experience in a multi skilled environment
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able and willing to contribute to other site shift patterns when needed.
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is essential
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology is desirable
- Basic educational qualification in mathematic.
Skills
Essential
- Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to follow procedures
- Basic laboratory equipment skills such as measuring, pipetting, decanting, loading samples
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Good computer and keyboard skills, word processing, spread sheets and file management.
- Willingness to develop knowledge (and skills) in all Blood Sciences disciplines.
Desirable
- Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgement decisions
- Understanding of need for service quality.
- Understands that work relates directly to patient care.
- Understands need to work to deadlines and can do so.
- Understands that work relates directly to the patient care.
- Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgement decisions.
Experience
Essential
- Working Experience in a multi skilled environment
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able and willing to contribute to other site shift patterns when needed.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley, Camberley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley, Camberley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Site Lead Biomedical Scientist (Haematology)
Stuart Robertson
03006139662
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£26,618 a year per annum inc HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-SL0610
Job locations
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley, Camberley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
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