Cellular Pathology: Assistant Practitioner

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Associate Practitioner to join the Cellular Pathology team. The post offers a permanent contract with the opportunity to rotate across areas and engage in a digitisation project as the service advances.

The role involves assisting with processing all specimen types, learning new techniques, and working within a busy, multidisciplinary lab.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical laboratory setting and handling specimens.
• Familiarity with electronic data entry and basic data management.
• Understanding of Standard Operating Procedures and confidentiality in a pathology setting.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a diagnostic laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing all specimen types in Cellular Pathology.
• Support the full range of services and rotate across areas as needed.
• Learn latest techniques and equipment while maintaining traditional methods.
• Communicate effectively within a large team and maintain attention to detail.
• Work in a varying shift pattern including some weekend hours as required.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Electronic data handling

SOP understanding

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health (Pathology Support Worker) leading to Foundation Degree in Health Sciences or equivalent

GCSE level qualifications including English, Maths and a science subject

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Associate Practitioner to join the Cellular Pathology team. The post offers a permanent contract with the opportunity to rotate across areas and engage in a digitisation project as the service advances.

The role involves assisting with processing all specimen types, learning new techniques, and working within a busy, multidisciplinary lab.