Medical Laboratory Assistant, Sample Reception Department

Pathology LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant for North Middlesex Hospital. This role involves working in a multidisciplinary laboratory, assisting with diagnostic analytical work, and providing support across various laboratory sections. Candidates should have laboratory experience and a commitment to high-quality standards. This position offers training opportunities, competitive annual leave, and a supportive work environment with flexible working hours.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Annual salary review

Discounted gym membership

Cash healthcare plan

Sick pay

Permanent health insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Season ticket loan scheme

Perkbox access

Company pension scheme

Competitive annual leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.
• Ability to assist in various laboratory sections.
• Commitment to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily running of the laboratory section.
• Perform routine diagnostic analytical work.
• Provide general support in other areas of the Laboratory.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Attention to detail

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Assistant
Department: Sample Reception
Location: North Middlesex Hospital, Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX
Contract /Hours: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £27,000 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 exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to work at North Middlesex Hospital. The role will be a multidisciplinary laboratory (haematology / blood transfusion / chemistry). The successful candidate will assist in the daily running of the laboratory section to be assigned within the Department of Pathology and perform routine diagnostic analytical work as directed while providing general support in other areas of the Laboratory.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
• Annual salary review – no banding restrictions; private company flexibility
• Discounted gym membership through Better Gyms
• Cash healthcare plan with cash back on dentistry and optician services
• Sick pay: 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 annual travel costs
• Perkbox access to additional staff perks and high‑street discounts
• Company pension scheme with contributions that increase with service
• Competitive annual leave allowance – 28 days
• Flexible working hours – support and offer flexibility around shift patterns and working schedules

Application Notes

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.

Contact

Vacancy ID: 037795
Closing Date: 30-Jan-2026