Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cellular Pathology

Job summary We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to work in our friendly, well-equipped Cellular Pathology department, which processes approximately 35,000 samples per year. Our work contributes to the initial detection and diagnosis of cancer and other diseases for patients attending Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and in the wider local community. The central histology laboratory service is situated on the Royal Hampshire Hospital site in Winchester with a small satellite team based at the Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital. This a permanent full time position working 37.5 hours per week Main duties of the job The post holder will work as part of the satellite team at Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital (Basingstoke ) on a permanent basis, with occasional rotation to Royal Hampshire County Hospital (Winchester) , under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists, an MLA Team Leader, and clinical staff. This role involve performing a range of tasks that contribute to the diagnostic service, including sample handling, preparation and tracking, consultant support during specimen dissection, patient data entry and maintaining equipment. About us Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations. The Cellular Pathology Department is in an exciting period of service development and is looking towards implementing a Digital Pathology solution. Hampshire Hospitals Cellular Pathology is accredited by UKAS to ISO15189:2012 and complies with HTA standards Details Date posted 17 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 251-FCSS6596-MLA Job locations Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital Aldermaston Road Basingtoke RG24 9NA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and