Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histology | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 PA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 September 2025 |
| Location: | Blackburn, BB2 3HH |
| Company: | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7349221/435-D092-25 |
Summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated staff for an MLA positions in our busy Histopathology laboratory at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.
We are looking for someone who is positive, proactive and attention to detail is essential.
You will be involved with sample management and processing in a clinical setting.
You will hold A level qualifications, ideally in English, Maths and Science, plus ideally you will have some laboratory experience, but full training will be provided.
The post is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
Candidates should not apply for this role unless they meet the essential criteria. Previously interviewed candidates need not apply.
Prepares and processes clinical specimens for cellular pathology analysis
Maintains specimen records using paper and electronic systems
Maintains records and documentation as part of the laboratories quality management system.
At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Aligned to national strategy, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is working 3 local Trusts to form a single Pathology Service for Lancashire and South Cumbria, hosted by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
Whilst this post is based at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, this may change in the future if services are reorganised.
Within current timelines, this post may TUPE into the hosting employer in late 2025.
Please see attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about these posts.
This advert closes on Thursday 28 Aug 2025