Medical Laboratory Assistant — Histology & Pathology

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider in Torquay is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Cellular Pathology department. This role involves providing technical and clerical assistance, handling 21,000 diagnostic requests annually. Candidates should have GCSE and A-level qualifications, along with a strong understanding of histopathology techniques and excellent communication skills. The position offers 27 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays and access to occupational health services and various employee benefits, including discounts and pension schemes.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

Access to occupational health services

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Previous experience in a medical background with knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work under pressure and organize own workload.

Responsibilities

• Support scientific work in the Cellular Pathology Department according to SOPs.
• Receive, number, and prepare tissue specimens for diagnosis.
• Maintain laboratory environment in a clean and tidy state.

Skills

Knowledge of Histopathology techniques

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Basic laboratory skills

Education

GCSE and A Level qualifications

Tools

Beaker LIMS system

Roche Vantage Tracking system

Job description

A public healthcare provider in Torquay is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Cellular Pathology department. This role involves providing technical and clerical assistance, handling 21,000 diagnostic requests annually. Candidates should have GCSE and A-level qualifications, along with a strong understanding of histopathology techniques and excellent communication skills. The position offers 27 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays and access to occupational health services and various employee benefits, including discounts and pension schemes.