MLA - Biochemistry | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7789653/390-CSS-BR-0064 |
Summary
Working within agreed protocols and standard operating procedures, you will contribute to the analysis of biological samples by receiving, preparing and processing them under the supervision of HCPC‑registered staff. This will include accurately entering patient and test information into the laboratory computer system and carrying out essential supporting duties such as preparing reagents, completing administrative and clerical tasks, and assisting with routine equipment maintenance. You may also be required to take part in out‑of‑hours working, depending on service needs. This role falls under the Trust’s Probationary Policy, and you will be primarily based in the Biochemistry section of Blood Sciences, playing a key role in supporting high‑quality diagnostic services.
You will play an active role in receiving samples and preparing them for analysis, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at every stage. Using your knowledge of agreed protocols, you will select the appropriate test profiles based on specimen type and clinical information, supporting high‑quality diagnostic work. You will also use the laboratory information system to input patient test requests quickly and accurately, helping manage a high‑volume workload while maintaining excellent standards of data quality.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Mar 2026