Laboratory Medicine

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has one of the largest laboratories in the United Kingdom, performing more than 26 million tests each year across four sites. Our wide range of tests and our ability to perform specialist testing make us a pathology one-stop shop. See our A-Z list of laboratory tests.

We have laboratories at four sites: the Oxford Road Campus, Trafford General Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital.  

Working in Laboratory Medicine

As the UK’s largest trust, we offer unparalleled career opportunities, a great work-life balance in one of the country’s most exciting cities and the chance to do something unique with your knowledge.

We are one of the most forward-looking laboratory medicine divisions in the country. Find out about working in laboratory medicine at MFT.

All of our departments have training centre status and we have an excellent record in training biomedical scientists and giving opportunities for development.

MFT has training links with Manchester Metropolitan University, Salford University and MAHSC, and is committed to the Modernising Scientific Careers strategy.

Quality

The Division of Laboratory Medicine is registered with the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Each department in the Division is assessed for accreditation by UKAS at regular intervals.