Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job reference:

260429

Salary:

Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)

Job closing date:

06/10/2026

Job Type:

Healthcare Sciences

Location:

University Hospital Crosshouse

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

Various

Job posted date:

22/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Department:

Blood Science

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NHS Scotland:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Laboratory within (Blood sciences) based at (University Hospital Crosshouse.

Hours and Shift Pattern:

• Post 1 - 36 hrs per week to be worked over a 24/7 shift pattern
• Post 2 - 36 hrs per week to be worked over a 24/7 shift pattern
• Post 3 – 21.5 hrs per week to be worked over a 24/7 shift pattern
• The above 3 posts are offered on a permanent basis
• Post 4 – 21.5 hrs per week to be worked over a 24/7 shift pattern

The above post is offered on a fixed term basis until March 2027.

What you will do:

• Job Purpose: To provide support to the scientific staff within the laboratories by performing essential pre-analytical processing and post-analytical disposal of specimens on a 24/7 shift pattern and between University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr.
• To respond to clinical staff requests for biochemical investigations by the accurate, precise, consistent, safe and speedy processing of patient specimens. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• Educated as a minimum in a science based qualification to SVQ Level 3/HNC level or equivalent knowledge and expertise.
• Ongoing training including mandatory updates and refresher courses.
• The post holder will be required to complete the mandatory Health Care Support Worker Workbook
• Completed the appropriate corporate records management training and are aware of legislation and organisational polices/guidelinesFor further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Full UK Driving Licence:

Full UK driving licence is essential to this role.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact:

(Jennifer Shirkie, Head of Service Biochemistry, Jennifer.shirkie@aapct.scot.nhs.uk, 01563 827449)

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It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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