Specialist Medical Laboratory Assistant- Point of Care

Overview

The Laboratory Medicine department has a vacancy for a Specialist Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Point of Care (POC) Section. The role is based in Laboratory Medicine but involves visiting and supporting POCT services across clinical areas in the Trust. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week), with part-time options considered. Training will be provided and competency maintained as required.

Applicants with previous medical laboratory experience are welcome, but full training will be given. The successful candidate will be literate, numerate and have excellent keyboard skills. Sponsorship for this position is not available.

The post holder will be based in Laboratory Medicine and will operate under both direct and indirect supervision on the wards and in departments that use POCT devices. The role supports the department’s commitment to an efficient, safe service for service users and patients.

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a long history. We are an acute Trust rated Good by the CQC and provide regional and specialist services. We employ around 4,000 staff across more than 470 beds. We support flexible working and offer a range of benefits, including paid holidays, pension, car parking (fee), leisure facilities, nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury offers easy access to London, local airports, and nearby coastal towns.

Date posted: 29 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for Change

Band:
Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per year (pro rata if part-time)

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 269-SFT
9591

Job locations:
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent
• GCSE Maths or equivalent
• A level standard qualifications or NVQ 3 equivalent in science related subject

Skills

• Keyboard and data entry skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow protocols
• Ability to work to deadlines and under some pressure
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to organise own workload
• Able to use own initiative and work flexibly
• Able to recognise and work within own limitations
• Ability to concentrate for long periods whilst at task

Desirable

• Experience of contributing and assisting in the planning of changes and service improvements
• Experience of carrying out routine tasks
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH regulations
• Understanding of UKAS requirements

Experience

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Competent in the use of standard IT packages

Desirable

• Experience of working as an MLA in a laboratory environment
• Knowledge of laboratory information management computer systems
• Experience of training and assessing skills and competency
• Experience of problem solving

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. This post is subject to appropriate disclosures.

Employer details:
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ
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