Histopathology Support Technician — Flexible Hours

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK hospital trust seeks a dedicated individual to join their Histopathology Department. Responsibilities include sorting and processing patient specimens, entering data, maintaining laboratory equipment, and assisting with digital scanning. Applicants will have opportunities for further training and career progression. The trust offers flexible working hours, a fast-track physiotherapy service, and various staff benefits, making it an excellent workplace within the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it

Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

On-site cafes offering staff discounts

Support in career development

Flexible staff bank

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with specimen dissection and technical roles.
• Capable of maintaining and cleaning laboratory equipment.
• Willingness to learn laboratory technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Sort, label, and process patient specimens.
• Enter patient data on the Pathology computer system.
• Assist with the digital scanning service.
• Participate in equipment maintenance and report faults.
• Work in various laboratory areas on rotation.

Skills

Sorting and labeling specimens

Data entry on Pathology systems

Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

Basic stock control

Teamwork

Job description

A leading UK hospital trust seeks a dedicated individual to join their Histopathology Department. Responsibilities include sorting and processing patient specimens, entering data, maintaining laboratory equipment, and assisting with digital scanning. Applicants will have opportunities for further training and career progression. The trust offers flexible working hours, a fast-track physiotherapy service, and various staff benefits, making it an excellent workplace within the healthcare sector.