Medical Laboratory Assistant – Haematology

Medical Laboratory Assistant – Haematology
London, HCA Laboratories at Shropshire House
Permanent, Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift pattern: 7.5-hour shifts Monday to Friday. Weekday shifts between 7:30am and 9pm
Competitive salary plus weekend overtime payments and excellent benefits

At HCA UK, our laboratory teams play an essential role in delivering the high-quality diagnostic services that support exceptional patient care. Every sample processed, every quality check completed and every result delivered helps provide clinicians with the information they need to make timely and informed decisions for patients. We’re looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Haematology team at HCA Laboratories at Shropshire House. With more than 35 years of experience delivering high quality pathology services, HCA Laboratories supports acute care across HCA Healthcare UK hospitals as well as IVF clinics, GP services, healthcare screening programmes and insurance work. Equipped with advanced analytical technology and supported by highly skilled colleagues, our laboratories provide a comprehensive diagnostic service across a broad range of pathology disciplines.

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Haematology, you’ll be part of a collaborative and quality focused team that processes a high volume of samples and supports the delivery of accurate, responsive diagnostic services. Working alongside experienced Biomedical Scientists, you'll contribute to every stage of the laboratory pathway, from sample receipt and preparation through to analyser support and quality activities. This role offers exposure to a technically advanced laboratory environment where attention to detail, teamwork and continuous learning are highly valued. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their laboratory experience while developing their knowledge within one of the UK’s leading private healthcare providers.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll do:

• Receive and process haematology samples ensuring laboratory procedures are followed accurately.
• Prepare samples for referral testing and storage
• Support the operation and maintenance of laboratory analysers, including routine maintenance, cleaning, quality control activities, sample loading and reagent management.
• Assist with stock management activities including receiving deliveries, accepting reagents, monitoring batch records and maintaining adequate laboratory supplies.
• Support quality and compliance processes through sample filing, temperature monitoring, documentation management and inter laboratory comparison activities.
• Work closely with Biomedical Scientists and the wider laboratory team to ensure an efficient, accurate and high quality Haematology service.

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment, ideally within Haematology.
• Good understanding of laboratory processes, sample handling procedures and quality standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities, including participation in shifts
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to remain organised and focused in a busy laboratory setting.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an MLA, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.