Medical Laboratory Assistant | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Bacteriology Department atFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trustfor a motivated and organised individual to support our Biomedical Science team in delivering a high-quality diagnostic service.

Working under the supervision of a Registered Biomedical Scientist, the postholder will assist with a broad range of laboratory and administrative duties across the department. This role is essential in supporting the smooth and efficient processing of samples while ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and health and safety requirements.

This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

The successful candidate will work closely with pathology colleagues, hospital staff, porters, drivers and couriers, contributing to an effective and patient-focused laboratory service. Participation in the departmental shift system is required.

• Support Biomedical Scientist staff with the collection, sorting, numbering and registration of samples onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Process workload efficiently to support the timely delivery of laboratory services
• Accurately input and maintain patient and request information using laboratory and hospital IT systems
• Carry out a range of administrative duties, including specimen archiving, retrieval of data and maintenance of audit trails
• Monitor and report temperature readings outside acceptable ranges
• Assist with stock control, including stock rotation, storage, receipt of goods and monitoring of expiry dates and batch numbers
• Prepare laboratory solutions and reagents safely and accurately
• Issue stock and supplies to laboratory areas, external departments and GP surgeries as required
• Operate laboratory waste disposal systems, including the safe use of autoclaves
• Maintain clean, organised and safe working areas, including autoclave suites
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high standards of laboratory practice and patient care

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable team player with good organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellent service within a busy laboratory environment. Strong IT skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure are essential.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Monday 25 May 2026