Histology Lab Assistant - Patient-Focused & Data-Driven

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derbyshire is advertising a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Histology Department on the Royal Derby Hospital site, with occasional cross-site work. The service operates Monday to Friday 07:30-19:30, including Saturday working on a rolling 5-week roster.

The role supports clinicians and expects good teamwork, with in-house training provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE English, Science and Maths or NVQ 2 Clinical Lab Support.
• Evidence of customer/patient facing roles.
• Evidence of clerical/admin experience.
• Evidence of stock and consumable handling.
• Evidence of working with health and safety guidance.
• Knowledge of IT software systems and data entry processes.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and admin / filing.
• Assisting senior staff with sample handling.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Replenishing laboratory stocks and reporting low levels.
• Human tissue handling and chemical disposal procedures.
• Laboratory housekeeping and compliance with in-house protocols.

Skills

IT software systems

Data entry

Customer service

Education

GCSE English, Science and Maths or NVQ 2 Clinical Lab Support

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derbyshire is advertising a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Histology Department on the Royal Derby Hospital site, with occasional cross-site work. The service operates Monday to Friday 07:30-19:30, including Saturday working on a rolling 5-week roster.

The role supports clinicians and expects good teamwork, with in-house training provided.