Medical Laboratory Assistant - Huntingdon | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,272 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2026 |
| Location: | Huntingdon, PE29 6NT |
| Company: | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8057506/176-F-7560160-A |
Summary
Join Our Team as a Medical Laboratory Assistant
Supporting Diagnostics, Empowering Care
Are you looking for a role where precision and attention to detail make a real difference? AtHinchingbrooke Hospital, our fully computerized Pathology Laboratory is seeking dedicatedMedical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs)to join the dynamic team in Specimen Reception.
About the Role
Specimen Reception is a fast-paced and high-output environment operating 24/7 to support vital analytical and diagnostic procedures within our Pathology Laboratories. Your role will include:
• Receiving, sorting, labeling, and preparing specimens for analysis.
• Accurate data entry to maintain essential records.
• Managing telephone inquiries with professionalism.
After comprehensive training, you will be part of the departmental shift system, covering weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays to ensure seamless service delivery.
About You
We are looking for individuals who:
• Possess excellent data entry skills and attention to detail.
• Thrive in a high-output, fast-paced environment.
• Have the ability to stay focused and maintain accuracy under pressure.
If you have a passion for precision and want to make a difference in healthcare,apply nowto join our dedicated team!
• Specimen Handling:Accurately receive, identify, label, and process pathology specimens and request forms for Blood Sciences, ensuring proper matching and integrity.
• Sample Preparation:Label, store, and retrieve samples following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Administrative Tasks:Perform data entry of patient information and test requests, manage telephone inquiries, welcome visitors, and retrieve patient information while ensuring data accuracy.
• Communication:Collaborate with clinical staff to exchange information about test requests and results, assess sample and request quality, and provide guidance on test availability.
Why Join Us?
• Impactful Work:Be part of a team that plays a crucial role in patient diagnostics and care.
• Supportive Environment:Benefit from structured training and a collaborative team atmosphere.
• Career Growth:Gain valuable experience in a modern, fully computerised laboratory, opening doors to future opportunities in healthcare.
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.
For further information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Jun 2026
Supporting Diagnostics, Empowering Care
Are you looking for a role where precision and attention to detail make a real difference? AtHinchingbrooke Hospital, our fully computerized Pathology Laboratory is seeking dedicatedMedical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs)to join the dynamic team in Specimen Reception.
About the Role
Specimen Reception is a fast-paced and high-output environment operating 24/7 to support vital analytical and diagnostic procedures within our Pathology Laboratories. Your role will include:
• Receiving, sorting, labeling, and preparing specimens for analysis.
• Accurate data entry to maintain essential records.
• Managing telephone inquiries with professionalism.
After comprehensive training, you will be part of the departmental shift system, covering weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays to ensure seamless service delivery.
About You
We are looking for individuals who:
• Possess excellent data entry skills and attention to detail.
• Thrive in a high-output, fast-paced environment.
• Have the ability to stay focused and maintain accuracy under pressure.
If you have a passion for precision and want to make a difference in healthcare,apply nowto join our dedicated team!
• Specimen Handling:Accurately receive, identify, label, and process pathology specimens and request forms for Blood Sciences, ensuring proper matching and integrity.
• Sample Preparation:Label, store, and retrieve samples following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Administrative Tasks:Perform data entry of patient information and test requests, manage telephone inquiries, welcome visitors, and retrieve patient information while ensuring data accuracy.
• Communication:Collaborate with clinical staff to exchange information about test requests and results, assess sample and request quality, and provide guidance on test availability.
Why Join Us?
• Impactful Work:Be part of a team that plays a crucial role in patient diagnostics and care.
• Supportive Environment:Benefit from structured training and a collaborative team atmosphere.
• Career Growth:Gain valuable experience in a modern, fully computerised laboratory, opening doors to future opportunities in healthcare.
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.
For further information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Jun 2026