Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histology Band 2

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust; Silsden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is looking for candidates to join the Histopathology Department. Roles will include performing routine tasks, assisting with tissue dissection, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The successful candidates will work primarily at Airedale General Hospital, contributing to a quality care environment. Applications are encouraged from all, including underrepresented groups, as an inclusive workplace is a priority.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine daily tasks including receipt of pathological specimens.
• Assist with pathological dissection of tissue and input data.
• Maintain equipment and machinery used in the laboratory.

Job description

Responsibilities

The selected candidates will be expected to perform routine daily tasks which include receipt of pathological specimens, assisting with the pathological dissection of tissue, input of data, block and slide filing. In addition to the retrieval and filing of blocks and slides from St Lukes Hospital and the daily maintenance of equipment and machinery used.

Location

The Department of Histopathology is ISO15189:2012 accredited and is also a recognised HCPC / IBMS training laboratory. Location: Histopathology Department, Airedale General Hospital and other Trust sites as appropriate. The successful candidates will rotate throughout the laboratory inclusive of both Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and participate in activities in each area.

About the Trust

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce. Applications from underrepresented groups including LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or disabled people are welcome. This opportunity is only available for candidates who have the right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Please note: the vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications so please submit your application as soon as possible ensuring you provide as much information as possible to enable us to shortlist.

Our Values

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more. We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.