Medical Laboratory Assistant

Duties include receipt, checking and sorting of specimens, labelling andpreparation for analysis, inputting patient and test data into the laboratory computer system, handling telephone enquiries, as well as general laboratory housekeeping and clerical duties such as photocopying and filing. You will be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whilst preparing samples and inputting data, therefore the ability to multi-task and work flexibly are essential. Closing date of applications: 26 April 2026 This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications Previous applicants need not apply Interview date: 08 May 2026, Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

We are inviting applications from a dynamic, reliable, motivated and enthusiastic person to join our existing friendly and hardworking team in the Blood Sciences department at the Chesterfield site of Derbyshire Pathology. You should have a minimum of GCSE Mathematics, English and Science or equivalent. Experience of computer systems and customer service including dealing with telephone enquiries is desirable. Previous laboratory experience or data entry would also be an advantage but is not necessary as full training will be given. Training and competency assessment will be undertaken with an expectation for the candidate to participate in the shift rota including early morning, evening, weekend and bank holiday working. The candidate is also required to be flexible regarding working patterns to support the needs of the service. This is an opportunity to join a friendly, well-motivated team and we would encourage you to contact us to discuss the post further.,

• GCSE qualification or equivalent in English, Science & Mathematics, Evidence of previous customer service skills
• Reliable and Punctual
Desirable
• Interest in science/healthcare/lab work
Experience Essential
• Experience handling data/documents/materials accurately
Desirable
• Experience in pathology or specimen reception
• Handling biological samples
Skills Essential
• Experience of good Keyboard skills
• Good communication skills
Desirable
• Awareness of pathology processes; Understanding of good laboratory practice
• Familiarity with LIMS
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• GCSE qualification or equivalent in English, Science & Mathematics
Other Essential
• Evidence of previous customer service skills
• Reliable and Punctual
Desirable
• Interest in science/healthcare/lab work
Experience Essential
• Experience handling data/documents/materials accurately
Desirable
• Experience in pathology or specimen reception
• Handling biological samples
Skills Essential
• Experience of good Keyboard skills
• Good communication skills
Desirable
• Awareness of pathology processes; Understanding of good laboratory practice
• Familiarity with LIMS
  
  As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.