Job summary Medical Laboratory Assistant- Band 2 - average 37.5 hours per week covering 24/7 rota if required - Permanent Applications are invited to work in our busy Blood Sciences Department as a Medical Laboratory Assistant working in Sample Reception. Tameside Hospitalis situated eight miles to the east of Manchester and serves a population of approximately 250,000. The hospital is situated for both easy access to both central Manchester and the Peak District. Duties will include preparing and processing clinical specimens of blood, urine, faeces, sputum and other body tissues. In addition this will include dealing with reception and telephone queries from staff, GPs and other users of the Pathology Service, computer data input and filing. The role will involve handling large numbers of specimens for various sections of the laboratory. A good knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems will be advantageous though not mandatory, with good communication and organisational skills. Full training will be provided along with on-going assessment and support. The laboratory is UKAS ISO15189 Accredited Main duties of the job As a Medical Laboratory Assistant the post holder will assist the biomedical scientists in providing a quality medical laboratory service preparing and processing clinical specimens of blood, urine, faeces and other body tissues. Dealing with reception and telephone queries from staff, GPs and other users of the Pathology Service. About us Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ& Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 245-HS2LAB-03-25 Job locations Tameside Hospital Fountain Street Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 9RW Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Math and English GCSE or equivalent level Desirable Science GCSE or equivalent level Experience Desirable Laboratory experience either NHS or Industry/Education Experience working in the Health Service or Health Care Service Skills & Knowledge Essential Good interpersonal skills when dealing with patients or general public Computer literate (keyboard skills etc.) Must be able to work as part of a team Ability to follow specific instructions and procedures Attention to detail and accuracy Good written and communication skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Math and English GCSE or equivalent level Desirable Science GCSE or equivalent level Experience Desirable Laboratory experience either NHS or Industry/Education Experience working in the Health Service or Health Care Service Skills & Knowledge Essential Good interpersonal skills when dealing with patients or general public Computer literate (keyboard skills etc.) Must be able to work as part of a team Ability to follow specific instructions and procedures Attention to detail and accuracy Good written and 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Tameside Hospital Fountain Street Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 9RW Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)