Medical Laboratory Assistant
The closing date is 15 July 2025
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in the Cellular Pathology Department for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA).As an MLA you will be an integral part of the laboratory team supporting the work of the Biomedical Scientists in providing a diagnostic Cellular Pathology service. The main duties include specimen reception and data entry, specimen processing, equipment maintenance, filing and referral of material to other laboratories, and other general laboratory tasks. The laboratory will provide full training in these duties.
The Laboratory currently operates Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 17:00. You will need to be flexible and take part in a rota within these hours. The post is predominantly based at Epsom but you will be required to work across both hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
The candidate would be expected to have good accuracy skills and be able to communicate with a range of healthcare professionals.
Essential qualities we require are efficiency, organisation, good communication skills and attention to detail.
You should also have the ability to cope in stressful and pressurised situations and work well within a team.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£28,720 a year pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
343-7250826-FM-AG
Job locations
Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital
Dorking Road
Epsom
KT18 7EG
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital
Dorking Road
Epsom
KT18 7EG
Employer's website
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