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Exciting Career Opportunities at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services - Frimley Park Site We are thrilled to offer exciting opportunities to join the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Service (BSPS) at our newly refurbished Frimley Park Hospital laboratory. Following a comprehensive lab refresh, the Frimley Park site now boasts state-of-the-art equipment within a dynamic and adaptable working environment-providing an ideal setting for professionals looking to thrive and grow. We are currently recruitingMedical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs)to join our dedicatedBlood Sciences team, which includesBiochemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their careers in laboratory medicine. We offer:

• A supportive environment that encouragescareer progression
• Assistance withregistration portfolio completion
• A collaborative team culture that valuesteamwork, and mutual support
Join a forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality pathology services and advancing patient care. The main duties of the Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) include, but are not limited to:
• Loading and unloading patient samples onto laboratory analysers, ensuring correct sample handling and identification procedures are followed.
• Performing routine analyser maintenance tasks, including cleaning and quality checks, to support efficient and uninterrupted workflow.
• Assisting with manual assay analysis under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists, following standard operating procedures.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels of laboratory consumables, ensuring that supplies are ordered and restocked in a timely manner to support continuous operations.
• Carrying out general laboratory duties such as preparing samples, disposing of waste correctly, maintaining cleanliness of work areas, and ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Supporting the team with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and handling basic telephone queries.
The MLA role is essential in supporting the Blood Sciences department, which includes Biochemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion. You will work as part of a collaborative and inclusive team, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality diagnostic service. Full training will be provided.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo