Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To include bank holidays and weekend working.)
- Job ref
- 223-MLA-289
- Employer
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
- Town
- Shrewsbury
- Salary
- £24,169 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
We are looking for two Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our Microbiology team. The post will involve supporting the department in providing diagnostic services and includes data entry; manual, semi-automated and automated technical procedures; dealing with telephone enquiries; store-keeping; stock control; and laboratory waste disposal.
The successful applicant must be conscientious and enthusiastic and able to work well as part of a team and under pressure. They must also have good communication and IT skills.
Relevant experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided.
The laboratory provides a 7 day, extended service. The successful applicant will be required to participate in the shift system.
Please note, for vacancies that receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.
Informal visits to the department are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a critical role in the examination of Microbiological samples by receiving, sorting, labelling and processing specimens from patients. These samples include urine, blood, faeces, and swabs.
Working for our organisation
The Microbiology department processes a variety of specimens in our bacteriology, serology and molecular sections of the laboratory. The work is varied and very interesting.
You will be working alongside a friendly, expert and energetic team of Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- GCSE including Maths, English and Science (Grades 9-4)(A-C) or equivalent.
- Data Entry Experience
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 2, Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Clinical NHS laboratory / hospital experience
Knowledge / Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality and data protection
- Understanding of health and safety.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Basic theoretical knowledge to support sample processing / analytical processes
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Nottle
- Job title
- Acting Lead Biomedical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01743 261685
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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