Overview
Derbyshire Pathology has a vacancy for a Medical Laboratory Assistant within the Histology Department on the Royal Derby Hospital site, although cross-site working may be required in the future. The service provides a service Monday to Friday 07:30-19:30 including Saturday working over a rolling 5 week roster. Histopathology provides a diagnostic service to Clinicians and GPs in a timely and efficient manner handling approximately 50,000 patient sample requests a year.
The role of the MLA is well established within the department. The successful candidate will be expected to have a good level of general education including English and science, be IT literate, Admin (filing and dealing with queries) and be familiar with safe load handling practices. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed individual who has a keen interest in medical science to join the Derbyshire Pathology team. A person who has an adaptable nature, can cope with the stresses of a frequently changing environment and someone who is willing to contribute and participate in a busy team.
Laboratory experience is not essential as the tasks and duties will be taught in-house; however candidates will be expected to demonstrate experience of good team working, use of initiative and ability to follow protocols.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
* Data entry and admin / filing
* Assisting senior staff with sample handling
* Maintenance of laboratory equipment
* Replenishing laboratory stocks and reporting low levels
* Human tissue handling, and chemical disposal
* Laboratory housekeeping
Training will be provided in-house with competency assessment and reviews undertaken on a regular basis.
Closing date of advert: 11 September 2025
Date of interview: 25 September 2025
Values and Working Environment
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In Return We Will Offer
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* Ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in AEs across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Maira Awan; Job title: Histology Manager; Email: Maira.awan1@nhs.net; Telephone: 01332 788242
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