The post holder will provide support to the scientific and medical staff of the department. The main duties of the role are:
* Undertake laboratory‐based work including the analysis of samples using various technologies. This may be located in any of the department’s sections.
* Perform sample reception duties including the receipt, barcode labelling and preparation of samples for analysis.
* Perform clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information.
* Perform general housekeeping duties including maintaining stock levels, general cleaning and waste disposal.
* Perform manual handling tasks as required.
The post holder will work a 7.5h day within core hours, alternating between start times on a set rota. Working hours are Monday to Friday (inc. Bank Holidays) 7.00 a.m. to 18.45 p.m. Saturday 08:00 to 16.15. The post holder will be required to work 5 days a week covering a Monday to Saturday service on a rotational basis. The department provides a rota 3 months in advance to allow flexibility and support work/life balance. You will be required to work in the Histopathology laboratories on both QMC and City Hospital NUH Campuses.
This varied role involves rotation within all routine areas of Cellular Pathology, including Embedding, Microtomy, Dissection scribe, Specimen Reception and Immunohistochemistry. Keyboard skills are a requirement for this post, as is the ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity. The ability to work well in a team and be able to communicate effectively with others is of paramount importance.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
This advert closes on Monday 8 Jun 2026.
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