Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Sciences

Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Blood Science Reception at York Hospital. Working as part of our friendly and hardworking team, the successful candidate will assist in ensuring an efficient, timely, and high-quality service for our patients and service users. The applicant should have a good standard of general education as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Applicants should be able to demonstrate organisational skills, attention to detail, a basic knowledge of computers and an ability to learn new tasks. Previous experience of working within an NHS pathology laboratory is desirable but not necessary as full training will be provided. The laboratory delivers a range of investigations, is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2012 and is an IBMS approved training laboratory. This post supports the 24/7 Blood Science service and as such the successful candidate will be expected to take part in a 24hr shift rota which will include working weekends, evenings and night shifts. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today! Main duties of the job The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is essential for the laboratory to provide a safe and efficient service by providing support to qualified Biomedical Scientists. The MLA role involves: The receipt of samples from within the hospital and surrounding GP practices. Data inputting of patient information and test requests into the laboratory computer system. Preparation of samples for analysis. Loading samples onto the analysers. Dealing with queries from Medical staff and other service users. General housekeeping and administrative tasks. About us Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd Details Date posted 15 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £25,272 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 419-8147585-MLA-SH Job locations York Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of ap