Medical Laboratory Assistant

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Medical Laboratory Assistant, (Ref: 247259)

Substantive Post

Part-time – 20 hours per week

Band 3 - Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum (pro rata)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)

Are you looking for a new challenge or curious to try a career in Healthcare Sciences. The Laboratory at the Gilbert Bain Hospital is looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our busy specimen reception team. You will need either science based higher grades (or equivalent), or National 5 grades (or equivalent) and laboratory based training up to a competency level equivalent to SVQ3 level. Effective written and verbal communication skills, numeracy and an interest in developing your knowledge are also essential. An eye for detail and the ability to work as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment are key to succeeding in this role.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website.

Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found

For an informal discussion, please contact Claire Smith Senior Biomedical Scientist on View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk or Kevin Tosetto, Senior Biomedical Scientist on View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for an informal discussion or for a tour around the laboratory.

Closing date: 14 th June 2026

Interview date: 30 th June 2026

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.