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Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant B3
NHS
Guildford
On-site
GBP 26,000 - 28,000
Full time
5 days ago
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Job summary
A healthcare institution in Surrey seeks a dedicated individual for a Histology role in a collaborative diagnostics department. The position requires attention to detail and teamwork. Full training is provided, and experience in a laboratory is a plus. The successful candidate will participate in a comprehensive range of diagnostic services and engage with healthcare professionals, ensuring efficient histology operations. This is a full-time, permanent position located at the Royal Surrey County Hospital.
Qualifications
- Good basic education is essential.
- Willingness to undergo relevant training.
- Understanding of Standard Operating Procedures is important.
Responsibilities
- Provide efficient Histology services.
- Communicate with healthcare professionals and patients.
- Operate laboratory equipment under supervision.
Skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a dynamic environment
Education
GCSE O Levels / A Levels or NVQ level 3 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part 1)
Job description
Job Summary
Hours of duty: Monday-Friday TBC
The Department of Histology is seeking applicants for the above role to work in our busy diagnostics department. Histology is the study of human tissues removed in surgery in order to identify the presence of disease.
The role requires a high attention to detail and the ability to work in a dynamic environment with scientists and Consultant Pathologists. A friendly and team orientation outlook is required as this role is one of 10 within the department.
Specific scientific training is not required. Experience of laboratory work would be advantageous but not necessary for the right candidate. Full on the job training would be given. For clarity, this is not a Trainee BMS role and applicants are invited and welcomed from a diverse background of training and experience.
Note this role does not qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the provision of an efficient and cost effective Histology service within Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services.
Rotation to our satellite departments at St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey or Frimley Park Hospital will form part of this role.
An informal visit to the department prior to application is encouraged
About Us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Details
Date posted
30 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-AR-EMF18897
Job locations
The Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please See The Attached Job Description And Person Specification
Participates in the provision of a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services across a range of scientific disciplines.
Required to communicate with hospital clinicians, general practitioners, other healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives and commercial suppliers Required to operate sophisticated, automated laboratory equipment and perform manual techniques under supervision
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please See The Attached Job Description And Person Specification
Participates in the provision of a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services across a range of scientific disciplines.
Required to communicate with hospital clinicians, general practitioners, other healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives and commercial suppliers Required to operate sophisticated, automated laboratory equipment and perform manual techniques under supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Hours of duty: Monday-Friday TBC
The Department of Histology is seeking applicants for the above role to work in our busy diagnostics department. Histology is the study of human tissues removed in surgery in order to identify the presence of disease.
The role requires a high attention to detail and the ability to work in a dynamic environment with scientists and Consultant Pathologists. A friendly and team orientation outlook is required as this role is one of 10 within the department.
Specific scientific training is not required. Experience of laboratory work would be advantageous but not necessary for the right candidate. Full on the job training would be given. For clarity, this is not a Trainee BMS role and applicants are invited and welcomed from a diverse background of training and experience.
Note this role does not qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the provision of an efficient and cost effective Histology service within Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services.
Rotation to our satellite departments at St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey or Frimley Park Hospital will form part of this role.
An informal visit to the department prior to application is encouraged
About Us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Details
Date posted
30 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-AR-EMF18897
Job locations
The Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please See The Attached Job Description And Person Specification
Participates in the provision of a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services across a range of scientific disciplines.
Required to communicate with hospital clinicians, general practitioners, other healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives and commercial suppliers Required to operate sophisticated, automated laboratory equipment and perform manual techniques under supervision
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please See The Attached Job Description And Person Specification
Participates in the provision of a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services across a range of scientific disciplines.
Required to communicate with hospital clinicians, general practitioners, other healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives and commercial suppliers Required to operate sophisticated, automated laboratory equipment and perform manual techniques under supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education to include GCSE O Levels / A Levels or NVQ level 3 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part 1)
- Willing to undergo relevant training
- EDCL
- Basic educational qualification in mathematics
Essential
- Able to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures
- Experience of working in a relevant routine laboratory
- Awareness of basic Health and Safety regulations
Essential
- Able to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures
- Experience of working in a relevant routine laboratory
- Awareness of basic Health and Safety regulations
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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