- Medical Laboratory Assistant team Band 4
Main area Microbiology Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (to include weekend working.) Job
-SFT
9984
Site Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Town Salisbury Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata if part time Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59
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Job overviewPlease note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position
The Microbiology department at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is a busy, friendly laboratory. We are looking for a reliable and self-motivated candidate to manage and lead the Medical Laboratory Assistant team, and to be involved all the role will entail, including supervision and development of staff, problem solving, production of work rotas, and involvement in recruitment.
You will be joining a friendly and well established team who are dedicated to providing a high quality Microbiology to our local population.
Any interested candidates are encouraged to contact the department for an informal discussion prior to application.
All candidates should be aware that there is no clear progression to a Biomedical Scientist role from this post.
Main duties of the jobTo learn and maintain good laboratory practice in the interests of the departmental commitment to provide an effective high-quality service.
To effectively supervise, organise and develop the MLA team, under the management of the BMS team managers and laboratory manager, including the maintenance of rotas, the ordering of goods and appraisals.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Working for our organisationSalisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
- NHS Pension Scheme
- generous annual leave
- staff discounts
- onsite facilities
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Person specification Education, Qualifications and Training- Must hold level 2/Grade C English and maths (GCSE, Functional skills or equivalent)
- Institute of Biomedical Science Certificate of Achievement part I/part II
- Previous experience managing/leading a team
- Previous experience working in a Microbiology Laboratory
- Strong verbal and written…
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