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Barts Health NHS Trust Medical Laboratory Assistant

The closing date is 08 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL) Haematology and Blood Transfusion Departments.

We are seeking for a strong and proactive team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site but may be expected to cover and support other ESEL sites depending on service demand. The ESEL partnership consists of the following hub and spoke sites:

o Royal London Hospital (hub site)o St Bartholomew's Hospitalo Whipps Cross University Hospitalo Newham University Hospitalo Homerton Hospitalo Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Woolwich)o University Hospital Lewisham.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a team of medical laboratory assistants to support the provision of our 24/7 service 7 days a week. The role will deliver a hybrid function of specimen reception and laboratory duties for Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Infection divisions (point of care testing).

Working closely with Biomedical Scientists and the wider technical and scientific team, the post holder will support Operational Leads across ESEL sites and contribute to the efficient running of laboratory services.

Key responsibilities include:

Receiving, registering, and processing diagnostic specimens.

Using laboratory information management systems (LIMS) to enter, retrieve, and manage patient and specimen data.

Undertaking routine laboratory procedures and pre-analytical specimen processing.

Operating laboratory analysers and assisting with basic troubleshooting activities.

Performing clerical and administrative duties, including stock monitoring and replenishment.

Adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintaining good laboratory practice at all times.

Providing a professional, courteous, and helpful service to visitors, healthcare professionals, and telephone enquiries.

Supporting the department in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and patient-focused service.

About us

The NHS East andSouth EastLondon Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021.Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme toestablisha single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).

The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.

The Partnership has three operational divisions:

• Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry

• Microbiology and Virology

• Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics

The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.

We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate,cultivateand support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8393166ESEL

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.If you require further information please contact:

Tosin Kelani, ESL Blood Sciences Operational Lead QEH via telephone on 02088366046 or email at [email protected] note: -

All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment(s).

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.If you require further information please contact:

Tosin Kelani, ESL Blood Sciences Operational Lead QEH via telephone on 02088366046 or email at [email protected] note: -

All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment(s).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent.
• GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work with pathological specimens

Desirable

• One year's experience working in a laboratory /hospital environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Confidentiality and data protection.
• Logical with a common sense approach.

Skills

Essential

• Literate and numerate.
• Good communications skills and ability to comprehend and give clear statements that are understood by patients/staff.
• Able to follow instructions and learn standard procedures.
• Methodical and organised.
• Manual dexterity
• Accurate and careful.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good keyboard/VDU skills.
• Fully aware of the shifts required for the post to include night shifts and weekend working
• Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
• Hold no reservations in handling human tissue, organs or infected material in accordance with health and safety policies.
• Willingness to undertake 'house-keeping', laboratory cleaning duties
• Able to lift up to 20kg with help of lifting equipment.
• The post holder must be willing to have relevant vaccinations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent.
• GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work with pathological specimens

Desirable

• One year's experience working in a laboratory /hospital environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Confidentiality and data protection.
• Logical with a common sense approach.

Skills

Essential

• Literate and numerate.
• Good communications skills and ability to comprehend and give clear statements that are understood by patients/staff.
• Able to follow instructions and learn standard procedures.
• Methodical and organised.
• Manual dexterity
• Accurate and careful.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good keyboard/VDU skills.
• Fully aware of the shifts required for the post to include night shifts and weekend working
• Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
• Hold no reservations in handling human tissue, organs or infected material in accordance with health and safety policies.
• Willingness to undertake 'house-keeping', laboratory cleaning duties
• Able to lift up to 20kg with help of lifting equipment.
• The post holder must be willing to have relevant vaccinations.

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ESL Blood Sciences Operational Lead QEH

Tosin Kelani

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8393166ESEL

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

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