Medical Laboratory Assistant | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	11 December 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	10 January 2026
Location:	Manchester, M13 9WL
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7645512/349-CSS-7645512

Summary

We are a CPA and IBMS accredited department serving a major university teaching hospital with many clinical specialities. The laboratories utilise state-of-the-art equipment. We provide a comprehensive range of haematology and blood transfusion laboratory services and specialty diagnostic testing and reference work for leukaemia, haemostasis, thrombosis and haemoglobinopathies.

We are looking for a suitably motivated and enthusiastic individual ideally with laboratory experience. You will have working knowledge of laboratory areas, including health and safety awareness and some practical and basic theoretical knowledge of the various methods employed.

You will be required to work at all Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites, dependent on the needs of the service. The department is looking for an individual to work 24/7 shifts which will include earlies, lates, nights and weekends. You will be required to work your contracted hours as and when necessary to meet the service needs of the department. Shift patterns will be determined by your line manager and you are required to work your contracted hours as and when necessary to meet the service needs of the department.

Job Holder is expected to work under remote supervision of a Registered Biomedical Scientist following defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Processing specimens, monitoring and maintenance of equipment, assisting BMS staff in analytical techniques, and use of automated equipment. Selection of appropriate reagents, calibrators for laboratory tests to be performed following departmental SOPs. Perform complex manual /automated tests on ‘precious’ samples. Perform initial review of quality control/assay performance data prior to BMS approval. To report by telephone urgent results to medical or nursing staff, GPs and other hospitals according to departmental policies. Handling of telephone enquiries to the Blood Transfsuion department regarding sample and product avaialbility. Tracking of Blood & Blood Components throughout the Trust to ensure appropriate storage and records are kept. The cleaning and disinfection of equipment and laboratory areas and the disposal of tissue and patient samples in accordance with relevant guidelines.
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025

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