Medical Laboratory Assistant, Cervical Screening London - 1 Mabledon Place, London

Overview

Medical Laboratory Assistant role in the Cervical Screening Department in Central London. The laboratory is based in The Halo Building, located near St Pancras and Euston mainline stations. This is a full-time position.

Location: 1 Mabledon Place, London. Contract: Permanent. Hours: 37.5 per week. Salary: Up to £27,007.50 per annum DOE.

Responsibilities

  • Receive samples, enter data, and process cervical screening samples.
  • Work as part of the team to support the NHS Cervical Screening Service (hr-HPV testing and cervical cytology).
  • Assist with processing in a high-volume laboratory (approximately 650,000 tests per annum in the London Region).

The successful applicant will be positive, proactive, a good team player, and have an eye for detail. Some laboratory experience is desirable, but full training will be provided. You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Qualifications and traits

  • Enthusiastic and motivated with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well in a team.
  • Some laboratory experience is advantageous; training will be provided.

Benefits

  • Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
  • Annual salary review with no banding restrictions
  • Discounted gym membership through a corporate scheme
  • Cash healthcare plan for costs such as dental and opticians
  • Sick pay entitlement: 5 paid days in the first year, 20 days thereafter
  • Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
  • Life Assurance with salary continuation for long-term illness (six-month qualifying period)
  • Employee Assistance Programme for staff wellbeing
  • Season Ticket Loan Scheme (interest-free)
  • Perkbox access to additional staff perks and benefits
  • Company Pension Scheme with employer and employee contributions
  • Competitive annual leave: 28 days
  • Flexible working hours and shift pattern flexibility

Other information

Please read the job description carefully and ensure your application reflects the required knowledge, skills, and experience. We respect and value workforce diversity and welcome applications from diverse communities.

PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY AT ANY TIME, EVEN IF A CLOSING DATE IS SHOWN.

Vacancy ID: 035650

Closing Date: 21-Oct-2025

Contact Person: Julie Smith

Contact Email: LNKD1_UKTJ

#J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 22700 - 30000 per year
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