Job summary We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to work in our friendly, well-equipped Cellular Pathology department, which processes approximately 35,000 samples per year. Our work contributes to the initial detection and diagnosis of cancer and other diseases for patients attending Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and in the wider local community. The central histology laboratory service is situated on the Royal Hampshire Hospital site in Winchester with a small satellite team based at the Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital. This a permanent full time position working 37.5 hours per week Main duties of the job The post holder will work as part of the team based at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and as part of the satellite team at Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital on a rotational basis, under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists, a MLA team leader and clinical staff. This role involve performing a range of tasks that contribute to the diagnostic service, including sample handling, preparation and tracking, consultant support during specimen dissection, patient data entry and maintaining equipment. About us Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations. The Cellular Pathology Department is in an exciting period of service development and is looking towards implementing a Digital Pathology solution. Hampshire Hospitals Cellular Pathology is accredited by UKAS to ISO15189:2012 and complies with HTA standards Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 251-FCSS1080-MLA Job locations Royal Hampshire County Hospital Winchester SO22 5DG Job description Job responsibilities Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Job description Job responsibilities Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification Training and qualifications Essential Literacy and numeracy to at least GCSE or eqivalent level evidenced Experience and knowledge Essential Experience of dealing with sensitive information evident Desirable Previous laboratory or NHS experience Skills and abilities Essential Ability to work both individually or as part of a team Ability to follow complex procedures is evidenced Desirable Evidence of strong communication skills Person Specification Training and qualifications Essential Literacy and numeracy to at least GCSE or eqivalent level evidenced Experience and knowledge Essential Experience of dealing with sensitive information evident Desirable Previous laboratory or NHS experience Skills and abilities Essential Ability to work both individually or as part of a team Ability to follow complex procedures is evidenced Desirable Evidence of strong communication skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Hampshire County Hospital Winchester SO22 5DG Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)