Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our friendly Haematology team at Pinderfields Hospital (PGH). You will provide essential technical and administrative support to our Biomedical Scientists, ensuring that blood and other haematology samples are processed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This is a key role within our UKAS-accredited laboratory, contributing to accurate and timely patient results and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. The post is primarily late shift cover (1 pm 9 pm, Monday to Friday), with occasional flexibility for training or service needs.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this MLA role include - Receive, label, and prepare blood samples for full blood count, coagulation, ESR, and other haematology investigations. Load and unload samples on automated analysers and assist in routine maintenance and housekeeping tasks. Identify and report unsuitable or incorrectly labelled samples in line with SOPs. Input patient and specimen data accurately onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Support quality and safety standards by following departmental SOPs and UKAS ISO 15189 requirements. Maintain stock levels and check deliveries of consumables and reagents. Communicate effectively with colleagues and service users to ensure timely processing of urgent and routine work. Participate in departmental meetings, training, and competency assessments.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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