Medical Laboratory Assistant, Cytology

Pathology LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant in their Cytology department. The role involves sample receipt, data entry, and processing of cervical screening samples for the NHS. Ideal candidates will be positive and proactive team players with a keen eye for detail. This position offers comprehensive training, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits including a corporate gym membership scheme and a competitive annual leave allowance.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Cash healthcare plan

Sick pay entitlement

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated with some laboratory experience preferred.
• Full training will be provided.
• Ability to work Tuesday to Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples and record data for cervical screening.
• Process cervical screening samples in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain laboratory standards and ensure quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

1 Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9AX

Up to £27,008 per annum DOE

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Assistant Department: Cytology Location: 1 Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9AX Contract /Hours: Fixed Term (12 Months), Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary range: Up to £27,008 per annum DOE

About us

Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical services across the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company that has grown to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers, specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres. We have operations in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand. Sonic Healthcare UK encompasses the two main entities in the UK, The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). HSL was formed to provide pathology services to the NHS Trusts and has expanded further to provide services to other NHS Trusts. Over 3,500 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK, primarily under the TDL or HSL banner. Our purpose is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value and healthcare. With our core laboratory based at The Halo Building in London WC1H 9AX, we also have an expanding site in Manchester as well as smaller hospital‑based laboratories maintain rigorously high standards of quality, whilst also delivering efficiencies to healthcare through careful workforce planning, pioneering technology and significant investment in infrastructure and IT.

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for a full time Medical Laboratory Assistant in our Cervical Screening Department in Central London. Our laboratory in based in The Halo Building which is located close to St Pancras and Euston mainline stations. Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated staff for an MLA position. As the single provider for NHS Cervical Screening Service (hr‑HPV testing and cervical cytology) in the London Region we process in the region of 650, 000 tests per annum, in addition to providing a service to a number of independent clients. We are looking for someone who is positive and proactive and a good team player. Attention to detail is essential. You will be involved in sample receipt, data entry and processing of cervical screening samples. Ideally you will have some laboratory experience, but full training will be given. The successful applicant will be expected to work 37.5 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday 8am to 4.30pm. If you require further information about this position or would like to visit the laboratory, please contact Julie Smith by emailing.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
• Annual salary review - No banding restrictions: As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling.
• Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms
• Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians
• Sick Pay Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter
• Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
• Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period)
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket
• Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
• Company Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which increase with service
• Competitive annual leave allowance - 28 days
• Flexible working hours we support and offer flexibility around shift patterns and working schedule

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required. We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities. PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY AT ANY TIME EVEN IF A CLOSING DATE IS SHOWN HERE OR IN ANY OTHER MEDIA

Vacancy ID : 038007 Closing Date : 05-Feb-2026

Contact Person : Julie Smith