Pathology Assistant - Histology

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks a motivated Pathology Assistant to support laboratory operations. This part-time role (30 hours per week) involves unpacking samples, preparing reagents, and assisting staff in various laboratory tasks. Candidates should have NVQ level qualifications and experience in pathology techniques. A supportive environment with training opportunities is provided, along with benefits like staff development and access to onsite parking.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Free psychological support

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Good educational background, ideally with English and Maths qualifications.
• Experience in Pathology laboratory techniques is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support staff by carrying out non-interpretative laboratory procedures.
• Unpack, sort, and book in samples.
• Prepare reagents and assist consultant staff.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of laboratory techniques

Education

Good general education to GCSE Grade C or above

NVQ 3 level qualification in relevant subject

NVQ diploma in Laboratory Science

Tools

APEX System

Job description

The Cellular Pathology Department at East Sussex Healthcare Trust is looking to recruit a highly motivated 'Pathology Assistant' (PA) to join our busy, yet friendly department. We have a part time position available, 30 hours per week.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in Healthcare Sciences and are keen and committed to learning new skills that are associated with this post.

The post holder will provide support to the Scientific and Consultant staffs of the department by carrying out non-interpretative laboratory procedures.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include unpacking, sorting and booking in samples, preparing reagents, assisting consultant staff and biomedical scientists, performing simple analytical procedures and some more general tasks of this nature.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good general education to GCSE Grade C or above, with English and Maths
• NVQ 3 level qualification in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience and knowledge
• Order entry and enquiry computer skills using the APEX System
• NVQ diploma in Laboratory Science or equivalent level of experience and knowledge

Experience

• Knowledge of and commitment to healthcare
• Experience in Pathology laboratory techniques
• Experience of working in Histology and/or Cytology laboratories
• Previous experience of working as part of a clinical team

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and non-verbally with people at all levels
• Good knowledge of relevant laboratory techniques as required for staff in this post

Other

• Able to independently travel to both sites in an efficient and timely manner.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Lead Biomedical Scientist (Cellular Pathology)

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum, pro rata