Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust,
Our mission is: Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities
Our vision to 2030 is: To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service
Job overview
We are recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cellular Pathology who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
Our busy department provides vital diagnostic services to the Trust. Duties will include receipt and labelling of samples, assisting in specimen dissection, inputting pathology requests on a computer system, and supporting the Biomedical Scientists.
The role will involve the handling of pathology tissue samples. Lab experience is essential.
The Laboratory is moving to HSL Laboratory services; this post is NHS and will TUPE over on T&Cs on the 1st March 2025.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for coordination of activities and staffing in the Histopathology specimen reception. Organise the timely and accurate processing of histology specimens into wax. Responsible for sample receipt, numbering, and data entry on the computer system. Support quality control processes. Participate in day-to-day management of stock control and usage. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Use equipment in a safe manner and report any equipment faults to more senior members of staff. To work flexibly in reflection of service needs.
Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide. Our 6,000 dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation, and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria GCSE Maths & English (A-C) or equivalent Desirable criteria Computer literate - Word, Excel Experience
Essential criteria Histology lab experience. Desirable criteria Previous relevant laboratory experience Skills
Essential criteria High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Good communication skills Interpersonal skills - ability to work alone and as part of a team Ability to concentrate for long periods of time Excellent organisational skills Manual dexterity appropriate to activities associated with the post Desirable criteria Written communication skills Knowledge of pathology IT systems Knowledge
Essential criteria Understanding of role and activities associated with the post. Desirable criteria Previous relevant experience of working in NHS Other requirements
Essential criteria Self-motivated Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Our values
We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do.
Include We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.
Respect We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practices, and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.
Improve We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.
Committed to our Community
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients, and the wider community. We want to create a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We are on a journey to become a more inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background. In particular, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, and candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently under-represented in various parts of our workforce.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to support flexible working for our staff wherever possible, and all our employees are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and achieved our status in 2019.
We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact us by emailing resourcing.enh-tr@nhs.net
We are also proud to support our UK armed forces by supporting Reservists, Cadet Instructors, Veterans, and military spouses/partners into employment and offering supportive policies that value their contribution to the community and to our Trust.
We are committed to being a carer-friendly environment, addressing the complex needs of families with caring responsibilities. In partnership with Carers in Hertfordshire, all our working carers have access to support from recruitment. We are also a member of Carers UK, providing resources to make balancing work and caring easier. Our approach is inclusive, recognizing diverse challenges and creating a supportive environment where carers feel valued.
When you apply...
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date in certain circumstances. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All correspondence relating to vacancies will be via the e-mail address you have provided on your application form. Some servers automatically send e-mails to your junk mail so please check as well as your inbox.
As a publicly funded employer, we need to ensure we utilise our funds responsibly; this may mean we are unable to support sponsorship required to gain the right to work for particular positions. We strongly advise you to contact the line manager or a member of the Resourcing Team before applying to confirm if we will be able to support with sponsorship for that post. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our mission is: Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities
Our vision to 2030 is: To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service
Job overview
We are recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cellular Pathology who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
Our busy department provides vital diagnostic services to the Trust. Duties will include receipt and labelling of samples, assisting in specimen dissection, inputting pathology requests on a computer system, and supporting the Biomedical Scientists.
The role will involve the handling of pathology tissue samples. Lab experience is essential.
The Laboratory is moving to HSL Laboratory services; this post is NHS and will TUPE over on T&Cs on the 1st March 2025.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for coordination of activities and staffing in the Histopathology specimen reception. Organise the timely and accurate processing of histology specimens into wax. Responsible for sample receipt, numbering, and data entry on the computer system. Support quality control processes. Participate in day-to-day management of stock control and usage. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Use equipment in a safe manner and report any equipment faults to more senior members of staff. To work flexibly in reflection of service needs.
Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide. Our 6,000 dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation, and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria GCSE Maths & English (A-C) or equivalent Desirable criteria Computer literate - Word, Excel Experience
Essential criteria Histology lab experience. Desirable criteria Previous relevant laboratory experience Skills
Essential criteria High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Good communication skills Interpersonal skills - ability to work alone and as part of a team Ability to concentrate for long periods of time Excellent organisational skills Manual dexterity appropriate to activities associated with the post Desirable criteria Written communication skills Knowledge of pathology IT systems Knowledge
Essential criteria Understanding of role and activities associated with the post. Desirable criteria Previous relevant experience of working in NHS Other requirements
Essential criteria Self-motivated Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Our values
We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do.
Include We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.
Respect We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practices, and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.
Improve We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.
Committed to our Community
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients, and the wider community. We want to create a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We are on a journey to become a more inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background. In particular, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, and candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently under-represented in various parts of our workforce.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to support flexible working for our staff wherever possible, and all our employees are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and achieved our status in 2019.
We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact us by emailing resourcing.enh-tr@nhs.net
We are also proud to support our UK armed forces by supporting Reservists, Cadet Instructors, Veterans, and military spouses/partners into employment and offering supportive policies that value their contribution to the community and to our Trust.
We are committed to being a carer-friendly environment, addressing the complex needs of families with caring responsibilities. In partnership with Carers in Hertfordshire, all our working carers have access to support from recruitment. We are also a member of Carers UK, providing resources to make balancing work and caring easier. Our approach is inclusive, recognizing diverse challenges and creating a supportive environment where carers feel valued.
When you apply...
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date in certain circumstances. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All correspondence relating to vacancies will be via the e-mail address you have provided on your application form. Some servers automatically send e-mails to your junk mail so please check as well as your inbox.
As a publicly funded employer, we need to ensure we utilise our funds responsibly; this may mean we are unable to support sponsorship required to gain the right to work for particular positions. We strongly advise you to contact the line manager or a member of the Resourcing Team before applying to confirm if we will be able to support with sponsorship for that post. #J-18808-Ljbffr
