This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship. If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
To participate in the routine Cellular Pathology rotas. Rotating through all areas of the laboratory as directed by senior staff, including: Specimen Reception Cut up support Embedding Microtomy Cytology specimen preparation and overseeing the day to day running of this area. Digital QC checking Equipment maintenance and first line troubleshooting Equipment loading and unloading Stock control and batch acceptance Ordering and receipting of stock Collation and recording of specimens that require outsourcing for external reporting Work with Senior BMS team in expediting samples from patients on the cancer pathway Completion of audits to ensure UKAS and HSE compliance Work with Quality Officer with regards to root cause analysis and corrective actions Special stains Support the Immunocytochemistry department Deal with telephone enquiries in a sensitive manner Participate in the training of new staff