Medical Laboratory Assistant Role in Staffordshire with Sponsorship: Apply Now

Be part of a dedicated NHS team that keeps lifesaving diagnostics running smoothly day and night.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Type: Permanent, Full-time (24-hour shift rota covering weekends and Bank Holidays)

Salary (£): £24,937 to £26,598 per annum

About University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
They’re one of the largest and most advanced healthcare providers in the UK, operating across Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital Stafford. Serving around three million people, they’re recognised for world-class trauma care, teaching, and research. Their Biochemistry department handles over a million samples each year using high-spec equipment, from Advia analysers to mass spectrometry systems. If you’re driven by precision and purpose, this is where your contribution truly counts.

Job details

Benefits

• Career growth: Learn on the job in a CPA-accredited lab with hands-on support
• Supportive team: Work alongside experienced healthcare scientists who guide your development
• Modern environment: Use cutting-edge instruments and gain exposure to specialist diagnostics
• Job stability: Join a trusted NHS employer offering long-term career progression

Requirements

• GCSEs in Maths, English, and a Science subject
• Experience in data entry and using computer systems
• Team player who can also work independently when needed
• A detail-focused mindset with a commitment to patient safety
• Awareness of Health and Safety procedures within clinical settings

Salary Details

This permanent full-time role offers a Band 3 salary ranging from £24,937 to £26,598 per year, depending on experience.

About the Role

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you’ll join the Biochemistry team supporting a 24/7 Blood Science service. Your role keeps the lab running efficiently, ensuring every sample that arrives is processed accurately and on time. You’ll handle, label, and log biological samples, preparing them for analysis using state-of-the-art technology. Each task you complete plays a part in delivering timely results that directly impact patient care.

This is a hands-on role suited for someone who enjoys practical work, values accuracy, and thrives under pressure. You’ll gain exposure to laboratory operations and develop transferable skills that could open doors to specialist NHS careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, label, and log biological samples to support diagnostic testing accuracy
• Operate and maintain biochemistry equipment under supervision
• Input data into laboratory systems ensuring patient records remain accurate
• Follow safety protocols when handling specimens and chemicals
• Assist with maintaining workflow within the 24-hour Blood Science service
• Support senior staff with administrative and specimen preparation tasks that keep operations running smoothly

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust promotes equality, inclusion, and fairness in every role. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community they serve.

Employer Details

• Company Name: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
• Address: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST4 6QG
• Contact: Visit uhnm.nhs.uk/about-us/uhnm-and-the-armed-forces for details

Reference Number: 205-7583159

How To Apply:
If you’re ready to grow your experience and play an active role in patient diagnostics, submit your application today. This opportunity won’t stay open for long, so get your application in now.