Medical Laboratory Assistant- Laboratory Medicine

Spacecreators bv; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Salisbury is seeking a full-time laboratory assistant to support Blood Sciences. This role involves various tasks, including assisting with specimen reception, participating in a shift system, and maintaining laboratory competency. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, excellent keyboard and communication skills, and ideally some previous laboratory experience. The position offers comprehensive training and a supportive team environment, making it an excellent opportunity for those interested in healthcare.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

On-site car parking

Day nursery and holiday play scheme

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy are essential.
• Previous experience in a laboratory is desirable.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical staff in various laboratory functions.
• Conduct data entry to maintain service quality.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Good communication skills

Ability to follow protocols

Ability to work to deadlines

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

GCSE Maths or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Laboratory Medicine department currently has a vacancy for two laboratory assistants. We are looking for a friendly and cheerful person, who is practical and has an interest in science. The role involves various duties in the Specimen Reception area of the Blood Sciences laboratory. There are also opportunities to be rostered into specialist areas within the laboratory, such as the Point of Care Testing Team.

The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week. After an appropriate period of training, the post-holder will be required to undertake participation in the shift system including weekend and bank holiday rotas.

The post-holder will be supported with training as required for the post and will be part of a support team. They will be required to maintain competency in all relevant areas of the laboratory. Previous medical laboratory experience would be desirable, but full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be literate, numerate and have excellent keyboard skills.

Main Duties of the Job

The MLA team assist the medical and scientific staff in the general running of the department by performing a range of basic laboratory functions and data input to help deliver a service that enables high standards of patient care.

See attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About Us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. We are driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and are well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We employ over 4000 staff and support flexible working.

Benefits include NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), a generous pension scheme, on‑site car parking (fee applies), a leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme. Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work with easy access to London and local airports, Southampton is only a short train or car journey away, and Bournemouth is also accessible.

Job Details

Date posted: 15 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,465 a year per annum pro rata if part time

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 269-SFT9412

Job location: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ

Person Specification

Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent
• GCSE Maths or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence

Skills

• Keyboard skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow protocols
• Ability to work to deadlines and under some pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment (desirable)

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: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ

Website: https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/