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.NHS Highland is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented individuals for the position of Medical Laboratory Assistant within the Blood Sciences Department at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. This pivotal role involves a range of laboratory and administrative tasks aimed at supporting our professional clinical laboratory service.Key ResponsibilitiesEfficiently receive, sort, and book-in patient specimens.Accurately enter patient demographic and test details into the laboratory computer system.Perform basic sample processing and general laboratory duties including reagent preparation and assisting with testing, adhering to departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Participate in a rotation across all sections based on service needs, including extended working days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.RequirementsGood general education with excellent typing/keyboard skills and IT literacy and can work independently.Ability to work quickly and accurately, as precision is critical to avoid reporting incorrect results.Previous experience in a medical laboratory is advantageous but not essential, as comprehensive in-house training will be provided.Duties IncludeReceiving and labelling specimens, distributing them to the relevant department.Carrying out preparatory procedures on samples.Basic operation and regular cleaning of laboratory equipment.High-accuracy input of patient details into the lab computing system.Undertaking general clerical duties, including generating and distributing laboratory reports.Communicating with other departments and handling enquiries from service users and the public.Informal Enquiries ToHeather Kerr (Specimen Reception Team Leader, email: Additional Information For CandidatesEffective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposesPosts close at midnight on the indicated dateFor help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accuratelyPlease check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updatesPlease contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issuesWe recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using JobtrainOnce you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendmentsSome of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS HighlandNHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.Care and compassionDignity and respectOpenness, honesty and responsibilityQuality and teamwork