Medical Laboratory Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to join the Microbiology Department at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton site.

Our Microbiology service plays a vital role in supporting the care of immunocompromised oncology patients, delivering high-quality diagnostic services to inform timely clinical decision-making.

This role is ideal for individuals with an interest in laboratory medicine who are keen to develop their skills within a specialist and supportive environment.

You will join a dedicated and friendly team committed to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred diagnostic services.

The department actively supports continuous learning and professional development, including competitive opportunities to work towards an HCPC registration portfolio after 12 months, subject to eligibility and bench rotation completion.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will perform basic tasks to support the Biomedical Scientists within the Blood Sciences laboratories in accordance with Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs).

The post holder will organise and receive samples ensuring they are processed in a timely manner, including samples analysed on site and referred to other laboratories.

• Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Assist with the receipt and processing of samples in accordance with SOPs.
• Undertake specimen reception and data entry with a high level of accuracy.
• Collection and delivery of transport bags and consumables to and from bus / taxi.
• Assisting in preparing Blood Sciences and Microbiology samples for transport as needed.
• Undertake pre‑analytical processing of samples such as centrifugation, and post‑analytical tasks such as filing/archiving.
• Undertake general portering duties within Pathology.

Education/Qualifications

• Good general education. GCSE grade C or higher in English and Maths. A level or equivalent relevant experience.
• ECDL or equivalent.

Experience

• Previous experience in a laboratory role.
• Experience of MS Excel and MS Word, including creating and using spreadsheets.
• Experience of effective team working.
• Ability and experience of understanding and following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Experience of working in a Blood Sciences department or NHS organisation.

Skills Abilities/knowledge

• Able to work to deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels within the organisation.
• Good organisational skills.
• Demonstrates proactive approach to problem solving.
• Other Requirements
• Understanding of laboratory H&S procedures.
• Diversity & Inclusion

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus.

Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK.

Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient‑facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

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