University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

About the Company

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2018 to bring together our five hospitals - in Derby, Burton, Lichfield and Tamworth - to provide the highest quality care to patients across southern Derbyshire and south east Staffordshire. Our aim is to deliver outstanding care for local people as we bring together the expertise of our 12,000 staff across our five hospital sites.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title

Medical Laboratory Assistant / Healthcare Science Assistant

Job Description

**Job Title:** Medical Laboratory Assistant **Role Summary** Support biomedical scientists by performing laboratory tasks, including sample handling, data entry, and clerical duties across departments. **Expectations** - Ability to stand/sit for extended periods, multitask, and work flexible hours (evenings/weekends). - Manual handling of heavy goods during coverage periods. **Key Responsibilities** - Prepare, label, and process clinical samples (blood, urine, tissue, bodily fluids). - Accurately input patient data into laboratory systems. - Manage specimen reception, barcode labeling, and documentation. - Address patient queries via phone or in-person. - Perform basic clerical tasks (filing, scanning, photocopying). - Maintain lab housekeeping standards. - Participate in quality audits and compliance checks. **Required Skills** - Strong numerical and written literacy skills. - Proficiency in keyboard data entry and basic IT systems. - Attention to detail and manual dexterity for sample handling. - Customer service and communication skills for patient interactions. - Time management and multitasking under time constraints. **Required Education & Certifications** - High school diploma with science focus; higher education in science preferred but not mandatory. - Vocational training in laboratory or healthcare science processes beneficial. - No formal certifications required (excluding HCPC, which is explicitly not applicable).

Burton upon trent, United kingdom

On site

04-02-2026