Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

Main area Microbiology Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Includes some evening and weekend working.) Job
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8352984

Site Stoke Mandeville Hospital Town Aylesbury Salary £25,272 per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 03/11/2026 23:59

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

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We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

The post is for a Band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistant working in the Microbiology/ Serology Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This post is full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday working early and late rota to cover an extended day (8 am to 8 pm). The role also involves taking part in the Saturday & Sunday rotas.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who has an interest in science.
This post offers you the opportunity to join our busy and friendly department. You will be expected to work in all areas of the laboratory on a rotational basis undertaking a variety of basic laboratory tasks. Applicants do not need specific qualifications although a background knowledge of science is useful, as is computer experience.

You will help and support the qualified Biomedical Scientists who undertake specimen analysis.

The successful candidate will be expected to rotate throughout the laboratory covering different areas as required including specimen reception, processing samples, dealing with laboratory waste and answering telephone queries whilst at all times ensuring high standards of health and safety and quality.

The Microbiology/ Serology Department at Stoke Mandeville is a busy but friendly department. You will be working with other MLAs under the guidance of Biomedical Scientists. After a suitable period of induction and training, you will be expected to work shifts to cover early mornings, lates and weekends.

The laboratory maintains high standards of health and safety and quality and full training in all aspects of the role is given.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities,alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and…