Medical Laboratory Assistant- Apprenticeship

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (apprentice) to join the Clinical Research Laboratory Team which is located within the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, Great Ormond Street Hospital

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-5 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy,numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

Due to Apprenticeship rules applicants must have UK resident status and proof of living in the UK for at least the last 3 years.

Applicantions from Job Seekers who require current skilled worker sponsorship to work inthe UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.For further information vist the UK Visa and immigration website

Main duties of the job

Applicants must have at least GCSE in English, Maths and Science grade C (or equivalent). You will be required to complete a fully certified Intermediate Apprenticeship Standard in Healthcare Science. This Apprenticeship is funded for the duration of 18 months.

Applications are welcome from suitable candidates who have good communication skills, able to work well in a team and be able to take initiative and prioritise workload. The work requires consistent attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

You will also have some knowledge of working within a laboratory, an understanding of basic laboratory procedures and it is also important that the individual has excellent IT skills

To work in the prep laboratory, handling and preparing research samples promptly and efficiently, as dictated by the appropriate study laboratory manual

To be jointly responsible for logging and tracking samples, monitoring the temperatures of the fridge and freezers and reporting any problems with these systems to the Manager in a timely manner.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.