Medical Laboratory Assistant - (Part-time)
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Position Overview & Specifications
under the supervision of the specimen reception manager and registered biomedical scientists. You are required to communicate with pathology staff, hospital staff, porters, drivers and couriers.
The post holder will be required to work night shifts inc. weekends.
To assist in the departmental work as instructed, following SOPs under the supervision of the laboratory managers, team leaders and / or
Biomedical Scientist staff.
Receipt of a wide range of clinical samples into the department from hospital staff, clinic staff and transport services.
Assesses samples for urgency and sorts by discipline.
Ensures sample detail matches request form detail and assigns unique laboratory number to sample and form, requiring complete accuracy and attention to details.
Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services
(A joint venture with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust , Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Ashford & St Peters Hospitals
NHS Trust and Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust).
Our laboratory is fully accredited with UKAS, MHRA and HCPC training status. You will be expected to work according to our working time
compliant shift system, this will include nights and weekends.
Refer to attached JD and Person Specification
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Medical Laboratory Assistant - (Part-time) roles across Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,383 - £22,383 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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