Medical Technical Officer

Royal Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Blue Light Card

Health Service Discounts

Cycle to work

Car lease schemes

Nursery onsite salary sacrifice

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter is seeking a Medical Technical Officer to join the Histology Department. The post involves supporting specimen reception, dissection and slide preparation, with responsibilities for archiving tissue and maintaining stock.

Training opportunities include tissue embedding and microtomy of histology blocks and megablocks, with potential progression to band 3 after in-house training. Working pattern is 37.5 hours, Mon-Fri.

Qualifications

• Competent Medical Technical Officer with an interest in histology, and willingness to learn in-house training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the efficient running of specimen reception, dissection and slide preparation areas.
• Archive slides and tissue, maintain laboratory stock.
• Learn tissue embedding and microtomy of histology blocks and megablocks.

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a competent Medical Technical Officer to join our team of Scientists, based in Exeter Histology Department.

About the Role

More detail about the role

Following training the post holder will be expected to participate in the efficient running of specimen reception, dissection and slide preparation areas. There will also be slide and tissue archiving and maintenance of laboratory stock. The successful candidate will also be able to learn and develop skills such as tissue embedding and microtomy of histology blocks and megablocks.

Candidates with some knowledge of histological processes could be considered for trainee MTO band 2 positions with in-house training and progression to band 3 when training is complete.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours Monday-Friday 0830-1700

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Leah Riley Cellular Pathology Manager [e-mail] 01392406403

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 3: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-767-14392
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 13 October, 2026
• Job Category Biomedical Science
• Staff Group Additional Professional Scientific and Technical