Digital Pathology Assistant — Runcorn (Hybrid)
Join Medica, the UK’s largest telemedicine provider supporting over 50% of NHS trusts, and help deliver safe, timely diagnostics that make a real difference to patients.
What you’ll do
* Receive and book in casework; unpack stock and manage uplift/collections
* Scan slides using the P1000 and manage images in Sectra PACS
* Perform quality checks to recognised procedures; resolve discrepancies
* Keep the lab safe, tidy and compliant; complete routine equipment checks
* Communicate clearly with colleagues, clients and pathologists to meet clinical requirements
* Work in line with ISO 15189 (and where applicable ISO 27001/9001), GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Caldicott Principles and the Human Tissue Act 2004
About you
* Meticulous, with excellent attention to detail and strong admin/IT (MS Office) skills
* Comfortable in a small team and working independently; clear written and verbal communication
* Nice to have: awareness of digital pathology/histology, lab experience, medical scanning exposure, and/or familiarity with ISO 15189 environments
Where you’ll work
Blended working between home and our Digital Telepathology Hub, Lab 507, The Heath Business & Technical Park, Runcorn WA7 4QX
Progression
As the service scales, there’s meaningful scope to grow - potentially towards a team leader role.
Why Medica
A people‑centred organisation with learning, wellbeing and flexibility at its core - benefits typically include flexible/hybrid working where role‑appropriate, Employee Assistance Programme, L&D, pension, life assurance, enhanced holiday + bank holidays, cycle‑to‑work, sick pay and regular wellbeing/learning events.
Inclusion & adjustments
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building inclusive teams. If you need adjustments at any stage, please tell us.
Apply
Apply via the Medica website (Careers). Please include a CV tailored to the responsibilities above. (If you’re unsure, we’re happy to chat first.)
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