3 Medical Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

Medical Laboratory Assistant, London W1

£13.15ph, Temporary, 2 months

Are you detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about supporting vital healthcare services? Join the dedicated team in Sample Reception as a Medica l Laboratory Assistant , where your work will directly contribute to the smooth running of essential diagnostic services.

About the Role

As a Laboratory Assistant, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of our busy lab. From handling patient samples and booking test requests to supporting scientific staff with technical tasks, your contribution will help ensure accurate and timely diagnostics for patients across the healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities

Reception & Specimen Handling

• Book patient details and test requests into the pathology system
• Receive and prepare specimens for testing
• Handle enquiries from healthcare professionals and patients
• Provide authorised results and manage departmental communications

Laboratory Support

• Prepare reagents and safely dispose of hazardous waste
• Maintain lab cleanliness and equipment
• Monitor and replenish stock levels

Scientific & Technical Assistance

• Prepare samples and assist with automated analysis
• Enter test results and support quality control processes
• Participate in equipment evaluations and accreditation documentation

What We’re Looking For

• UK Proven lab experience ideally within sample reception
• Biomedical science degree or similar
• A methodical and reliable approach to work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow protocols and work as part of a team
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including unsocial shifts

Apply now and help us deliver excellence in diagnostic services.

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Join our Cellular Pathology team at Unilabs, where you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality, professional laboratory service. We're looking for a flexible and efficient individual to assist our histology staff and contribute to the smooth, day-to-day running of the lab.

In this role, you will be tasked with a variety of key responsibilities that are crucial for the success of our team and the overall organization. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To assist the MTO, BMS and Senior BMS dissection team with making up solutions and completing logs where required;
•  To ensure that all samples are archived regularly and accurately;
•  To assist in specimen reception routine duties as and when required on a rota basis: booking in and ensuring samples are received and triaged according to their criteria and contractual obligations;
•  To carry out reagent change and daily maintenance of processors and embedding machines;
•  Preparation of department transport bags/boxes for delivery and assist/liaise with the couriers;
•  Partake in the rota for sample discard;
•  Assisting Pathologist at dissection when required;
•  To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills;
•  To undertake any training courses as considered necessary;
•  To maintain the relevant dissection laboratory equipment;
•  To be aware of, and always comply with Health and Safety regulations and safe laboratory procedures;
•  To participate in the annual staff appraisals.

Participate in the surgical dissection of diagnostic Category A Histology specimens which will encompass the following:

• Receive samples in specimen reception and triage them accordingly for booking in;
• Booking in samples at specimen reception;
• Logging any discrepancies and ensuring they are followed up accordingly;
• Assist MTO, BMS.

The post holder should also:

• Be aware of knowledge and self-limitations, and have a low threshold for seeking advice;
• Keep adequate records of specimens dissected, including error logs and topical reflective practices.

Requirements

• GCSE’s including English, Math and Science;
• BSc (hons) in Biomedical Science (desirable);
• HCPC registration (desirable);
• Previous laboratory experience (experience in a large busy pathology laboratory - desired);
• Good IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft;
• Must develop and improve your scientific expertise, which may be via CPD within an appraisal programme. Maintain a portfolio of relevant developments achieved;
• To participate in the organisation of scientific teaching programmes;
• Undertake suitable training and development programmes to successfully acquire core competencies and thereafter maintain the required standards of competence when undertaking duties;
• Good communication skills;
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to remain GDPR compliant.