Medical Laboratory Assistant - Haematology
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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Medical Laboratory Assistant - Haematology
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories is the largest provider of pathology services in the Northwest. The work we do is clinically led and cutting edge, making us a regional reference centre for many specialist investigations. As part of LCL you will be encouraged to share your skills to help drive the organisation to success.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic workforce within the Department of Haematology and Transfusion based at the Royal site of Liverpool Clinical Laboratories. This busy department operates 24 hours, is well equipped with modern automation and processes more than 470000 samples per annum.
The post holder will be working under Agenda for Change terms and conditions, on a shift pattern covering Monday - Friday and weekend and bank holiday hours
Main duties of the job
In this role you will support the day-to-day activities of the Haematology and Transfusion Laboratories working under the direction of qualified staff, as part of the pathology team. You will process clinical specimens for biological testing and associated supporting functions. You will also perform maintenance on instruments, running internal QC as per section policy and bring outliers to the attention of Biomedical Scientists. The role also requires the post holder to undertake relevant unsupervised housekeeping laboratory duties in a timely and efficient manner as directed by departmental policy. You should also be able to work using your own initiative, demonstrating good interpersonal and communication skills
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
287-DTC-233-26
Job locations
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
Liverpool
L7 8YE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job SummaryThe post holder will act as a Medical Laboratory Assistant within the Haematology and Transfusion Department, providing essential support to registered Biomedical Scientists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They will perform general laboratory and clerical duties both with and without the direct supervision of BMS staff.Key responsibilitiesThe accurate entry and retrieval of confidential patient information using the specialized laboratory computer system, in accordance with Caldicott guidelines.The primary receipt and preparation of potentially hazardous patient specimensMain Tasks:ClericalScientific and TechnicalResources
Communication and Relationships Health and Safety Training and Supervision
For more details, please see full Job DescriptionTL.BM.R0045 (attached)Person SpecificationQualifications Essential Minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent in science subjects. Experience Essential Demonstrable NHS laboratory/ office experience. Skills Essential Good time management Excellent communication skills Numerate IT and keyboard skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job SummaryThe post holder will act as a Medical Laboratory Assistant within the Haematology and Transfusion Department, providing essential support to registered Biomedical Scientists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They will perform general laboratory and clerical duties both with and without the direct supervision of BMS staff.Key responsibilitiesThe accurate entry and retrieval of confidential patient information using the specialized laboratory computer system, in accordance with Caldicott guidelines.The primary receipt and preparation of potentially hazardous patient specimensMain Tasks:ClericalScientific and TechnicalResources
Communication and Relationships Health and Safety Training and Supervision
For more details, please see full Job DescriptionTL.BM.R0045 (attached)Person SpecificationQualifications Essential Minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent in science subjects. Experience Essential Demonstrable NHS laboratory/ office experience. Skills Essential Good time management Excellent communication skills Numerate IT and keyboard skills
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good telephone and communication skills
- Ability to for accurate preparing, checking details for a range of tasks
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable NHS laboratory/office experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent in science subjects
Knowledge
Desirable
- Awareness of Health and Safety
Skills
Essential
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good telephone and communication skills
- Ability to for accurate preparing, checking details for a range of tasks
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable NHS laboratory/office experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent in science subjects
Knowledge
Desirable
- Awareness of Health and Safety
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
Liverpool
L7 8YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
Liverpool
L7 8YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Haematology Laboratory Manager
Katie Jones
01515293405
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
287-DTC-233-26
Job locations
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
Liverpool
L7 8YE
United Kingdom
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