Medical Laboratory Assistant | Barts Health NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL) Haematology and Blood Transfusion Departments.

We are seeking for a strong and proactive team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site but may be expected to cover and support other ESEL sites depending on service demand. The ESEL partnership consists of the following hub and spoke sites:

• Royal London Hospital (hub site)
• St Bartholomew’s Hospital
• Whipps Cross University Hospital
• Newham University Hospital
• Homerton Hospital
• Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Woolwich)
• University Hospital Lewisham.

We are looking for a team of medical laboratory assistants to support the provision of our 24/7 service 7 days a week. The role will deliver a hybrid function of specimen reception and laboratory duties for Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Infection divisions (point of care testing).

Working closely with Biomedical Scientists and the wider technical and scientific team, the post holder will support Operational Leads across ESEL sites and contribute to the efficient running of laboratory services.

Key responsibilities include

· Receiving, registering, and processing diagnostic specimens.

· Using laboratory information management systems (LIMS) to enter, retrieve, and manage patient and specimen data.

· Undertaking routine laboratory procedures and pre-analytical specimen processing.

· Operating laboratory analysers and assisting with basic troubleshooting activities.

· Performing clerical and administrative duties, including stock monitoring and replenishment.

· Adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintaining good laboratory practice at all times.

· Providing a professional, courteous, and helpful service to visitors, healthcare professionals, and telephone enquiries.

· Supporting the department in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and patient-focused service.

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).

The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.

The

Partnership has three operational divisions

• Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry
• Microbiology and Virology
• Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics

The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

If you require further information please contact

Tosin Kelani, ESL Blood Sciences Operational Lead QEH via telephone on 02088366046 or email at tkelani@nhs.net.

Please note

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All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles.

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The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment(s).

This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026