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Biomedical Support Assistant – Digital Pathology, Preston
Client: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 11ba206ae028
Job Views: 14
Posted: 18.07.2025
Expiry Date: 01.09.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic individual looking to work as part of a busy Cellular Pathology team? The Histology department is introducing Digital Pathology (whole slide imaging), and we are looking for a person to support the department in scanning slides and training staff.
Please note that this role is based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the existing team to scan diagnostic slides for training, validation, reporting, and MDT discussion, ensuring high-quality scanned images. You will be part of a team responsible for processing all samples received daily and maintaining turnaround times. You will ensure slides are scanned efficiently and support other staff in learning digital pathology.
Working for our organisation
We have 10,000 dedicated staff delivering quality services to our patients, caring for 370,000 local residents and providing specialist care to 1.5 million across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us offers development opportunities, skill enhancement, and a chance to make a real difference in patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties include:
* Preparing slides for scanning
* Loading and unloading slide scanners efficiently
* Managing data via LIMS and departmental databases
* Receiving and unpacking samples
* Checking sample types, labeling, and suitability for diagnostics
* Prioritising urgent samples to minimise delays
See the full job description for more details.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GCSE level education
* Numerate and literate with a good general education
* IBMS support staff CoA part 1
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience with health and safety practices
* Experience in service development and quality improvement
* Experience working in a cellular pathology laboratory
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