Job summary
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 of 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.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide. Our dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. 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 are committed to a positive work-life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns, and we are committed to listening and considering all requests.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential GCSE Maths & English (A-C) or equivalent Desirable Computer literate - Word, Excel Experience
Essential Histology lab experience. Desirable Previous relevant laboratory experience Skills
Essential 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 post Desirable Written communication skills Knowledge of pathology IT systems Knowledge
Essential Understanding of role and activities associated with the post. Desirable Previous relevant experience of working in NHS Other requirements
Essential Self-motivated Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 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.
Employer details
Employer name East and North Herts NHS Trust Address Lister Hospital Coreys Mill Lane Stevenage SG1 4AB Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 of 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.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide. Our dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. 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 are committed to a positive work-life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns, and we are committed to listening and considering all requests.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential GCSE Maths & English (A-C) or equivalent Desirable Computer literate - Word, Excel Experience
Essential Histology lab experience. Desirable Previous relevant laboratory experience Skills
Essential 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 post Desirable Written communication skills Knowledge of pathology IT systems Knowledge
Essential Understanding of role and activities associated with the post. Desirable Previous relevant experience of working in NHS Other requirements
Essential Self-motivated Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 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.
Employer details
Employer name East and North Herts NHS Trust Address Lister Hospital Coreys Mill Lane Stevenage SG1 4AB Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
