Our Cellular Pathology Department are looking for enthusiastic, motivated Medical Laboratory Assistants to join their team!
The Cellular Pathology Department at Southmead Hospital provide a comprehensive service (Histopathology, Cytopathology and Immunohistochemistry) to the two acute Trusts in Bristol, local GPs and other centres in the south west. The work is varied, covering all specialisms with the exception of Neuropathology.
For this varied and interesting Medical Laboratory Assistant post, you will need to be passionate about working in healthcare, numerate and literate (with a minimum 4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science), be able to work as part of a team, be able to demonstrate adaptability and initiative and have good communication and organisational skills. This is not a training position and a degree level of education is not required.
Successful applicants will commence this role at Band 2, after 6 months of service and completion of relevant training and competencies there is the possibility of progression to Band 3.
Please note applicants are required to complete a short in-person test during interview. Please ensure you are able to attend an in-person interview.
To learn more about Pathology at NBT, watch our video.
You will be involved in the day-to-day support work of the Histopathology laboratory, including data-entry, assisting in the reception and preparation of clinical specimens for biological testing, and with the maintenance of equipment and departmental filing systems.
In addition you may also be required to assist in the loading and unloading of slides from the departments digital slide scanners.
The Histopathology department has a strong team working environment, always looking to improve to enhance not only the service we provide our users but also the experiences we offer our team. Being a large department you will gain knowledge and experience across a wide range of activities and specimens.
This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week, four days per week, 7:30 - 17:30, Monday - Friday); down-day to be agreed. Participation in a Saturday rota may be required.
Applicants are required to have good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of the pathology IT systems, although full training will be provided. Ideally we are looking for someone with data-entry skills and recent laboratory experience.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Simon Florio Job title: Lead Biomedical Scientist Email address: simon.florio@nbt.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0117 41 49845
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