Medical Laboratory Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Pattern
- Various
- Hours / week
- 36
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Role summary
This role involves providing essential support to scientific staff in blood sciences laboratories at University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr. You will be responsible for pre-analytical processing and post-analytical disposal of specimens, working on a 24/7 shift pattern. The position requires accurate, precise, and safe processing of patient specimens in response to clinical staff requests for biochemical investigations. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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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
Job Advert
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.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
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