Cellular Pathology Associate Practitioner — Histology

Nhs Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Hospital in Scotland seeks an Associate Practitioner for the Cellular Pathology Department. The role involves rotation through diagnostic cytology and histology with duties in sample prep, embedding, microtome work and staining. PVG scheme is required prior to appointment and UK work permission must be demonstrated.

Applicants should have SVQ level 3 in biological/life sciences or equivalent, plus relevant experience or SVQ 4/HND. Contact Gillian Leitch for informal queries.

Qualifications

• SVQ 3 in biological/life sciences required.
• At least 2 years experience as Healthcare Science Support worker.
• SVQ 4/HND in Biological Science or related subject or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Principle duties include sample preparation, embedding, microtomy and staining.

Skills

SVQ level 3 in biological/life science

2+ years Healthcare Science Support

SVQ 4 / HND in Biological Science

Education

SVQ 4 / HND in Biological Science

Job description

Victoria Hospital in Scotland seeks an Associate Practitioner for the Cellular Pathology Department. The role involves rotation through diagnostic cytology and histology with duties in sample prep, embedding, microtome work and staining. PVG scheme is required prior to appointment and UK work permission must be demonstrated.

Applicants should have SVQ level 3 in biological/life sciences or equivalent, plus relevant experience or SVQ 4/HND. Contact Gillian Leitch for informal queries.