Job Description

Expressions of interest are sought for the role of Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 3) 1.0 WTE post in the Neuroimmunology & CSF Laboratory based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The laboratory is a national reference centre and has an international reputation for the analysis of cerebrospinal fluid.
The NHS Neuroimmunology and CSF laboratory (UCLH) provides acute Neurological Laboratory services to the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (UCLH) and the London region, plus specialised diagnostic and monitoring laboratory services to the UK and beyond.

• We are looking for an individual who will fulfil the following criteria and skills:
• An interest in science, ideally with previous MLA experience in a laboratory or hospital environment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to follow good laboratory practice and maintain a high quality service.
• Ability to plan and organise workload
• Excellent communication skills with all calibres of staff working in the environment.
• Proficient with the use of information technology systems within the area.
• Have a flexible approach to hours and work being undertaken.

The department is fully accredited with UKAS ISO 15189 certification and all staff are encouraged to participate in CPD activities. The Laboratory is open 9.00-5.30, Monday-Friday with no out-of-hours service currently.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a core member of the specimen reception section of the Neuroimmunology & CSF Laboratory and as such will assist in diagnostic service providing support for the team of Biomedical, Clinical and MTO scientific staff.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
30,039 to 31,088 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-6528
Job locations
UCLH
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

• UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

• UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualification
Essential

• Science subject at GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent e.g A level

Experience
Essential

• Use of computers including MS Office
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Awareness of Health and Safety Issues.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail

Communication
Essential

• Ability to communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory both verbally and in writing in English

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualification
Essential

• Science subject at GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent e.g A level

Experience
Essential

• Use of computers including MS Office
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Awareness of Health and Safety Issues.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail

Communication
Essential

• Ability to communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory both verbally and in writing in English