Medical Laboratory Assistant
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- Band
- Band 2
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 20
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This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
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Role summary
This role involves receiving, sorting, and preparing faecal samples for laboratory testing, as well as safely disposing of clinical waste. You will perform routine laboratory duties, assist with quality management, and work as part of a team to process a high volume of samples daily. Full training will be provided, making it suitable for those looking to develop skills in a laboratory setting.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 2 at £23,615 – £23,615 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,696 – £28,988 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
260074
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
01/10/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
Ninewells Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
20
Job posted date:
17/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Tayside
Department:
Scottish Bowel Screening Laboratory
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Job Advert
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.
W e are seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Scottish Bowel Screening Laboratory team based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.
As part of a dedicated team supporting the Scottish Bowel Screening Programme, you will play an important role in the receipt, preparation and processing of faecal sample kits for testing. Working within a busy laboratory environment, you will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality screening service that helps improve health outcomes across Scotland.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, sort and prioritise faecal sample kits for laboratory testing.
- Prepare samples and associated docume
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