Medical Laboratory Assistant, Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department

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

Job summary

A renowned healthcare provider in London is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their Haematology and Blood Transfusion sections. The role involves assisting in lab tests and working shifts primarily covering nights. Candidates need relevant laboratory experience and a keen eye for detail, with opportunities for training and professional development. Benefits include flexible working hours, a generous annual leave allowance, and competitive salary reviews without restrictions. This is an excellent opportunity for growth in a leading medical environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Annual salary review

Discounted gym membership

Cash healthcare plan

Sick pay entitlement

Permanent health insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Season ticket loan scheme

Perkbox access

Company pension scheme

Competitive annual leave allowance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Attention to detail and adherence to protocols are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting hematology and blood transfusion tests.
• Work on shifts that include night duties.
• Maintain high standards of quality and efficiency in the lab.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant laboratory experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

60 Whitfield Street, London, W1T 4EU

Up to £27,008 per annum DOE

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Assistant
Department: Haematology & Blood Transfusion
Location: 60 Whitfield Street, London, W1T 4EU
Contract /Hours: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hour 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 world’s 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 long‑term investment to 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 across the country. We 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 exists for a full‑time, permanent Medical Laboratory Assistant wishing to work within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion sections at 60 Whitfield Street on shifts which will be split 80:20 nights/days. Up to 80% of this role will be assigned to cover night shifts – typically 3 night shifts per week and any night shifts worked will attract additional payments via enhancement claims. The Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratory is state‑of‑the‑art, superbly equipped and handles the workload of University College London Hospitals (UCLH). Working as part of a team, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience in a highly automated and complex clinical Haematology and Blood Transfusion department. The laboratory is responsible for servicing the Haematology pathology needs of UCLH, the largest cancer referral centre in Western Europe. It is also a national referral centre for Thrombotic Thrombocytopaenic Purpura (TTP). There is a large cohort of Haematology oncology referral work and also a large haemoglobinopathy support requirement, so the blood film morphology seen is extremely varied and second to none. Novel therapies such as CAR‑T therapy make for some morphological anomalies rarely seen elsewhere. The Blood Transfusion department is a blood establishment, where blood compatibility testing and blood provision is provided to various patient cohorts such as sickle cell patients who are on regular exchange programmes, patients requiring top‑up transfusions from the Cancer Centre daycare, mainly Haematology, oncology and Thalassaemia Major. Complex cases are seen at foetal medicine unit (FMU), where patients at high risk are referred from other areas of the country. Blood provision is also provided for pre‑op patients at National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) and Westmoreland Hospital. The BT service also supports the TTP plasma exchange service.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
• Annual salary review – no banding restrictions; private company negotiates appropriate salaries based on experience, with no band ceiling
• Discounted gym membership through Better Gyms
• Cash healthcare plan, cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and optician services
• Sick pay entitlement: 5 paid days in the first year, 20 days thereafter
• Permanent health insurance and death in service cover
• Life assurance providing salary continuation for long‑term illness (six‑month qualifying period)
• Employee assistance programme supporting staff wellbeing
• Season ticket loan scheme – interest‑free loan for 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 increase with service
• Competitive annual leave allowance – 28 days
• Flexible working hours – support and offer flexibility around shift patterns and working schedule

Diversity

We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.

Important notice

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

037790

Closing Date

30-Jan-2026

Contact

Contact Person: Sofhia Akhtar
Contact Email: (not provided)

Application instructions

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.