Main area Cellular Pathology Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: Cross site working Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)
Employer East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Conquest Town St Leonards-on-Sea Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly
Job overview
The Cellular Pathology Department at East Sussex Healthcare Trust is looking to recruit a highly motivated ‘Pathology Assistant' (PA) to join our busy, yet friendly department. We have a part time position available, 30 hours per week.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in Healthcare Sciences and are keen and committed to learning new skills that are associated with this post.
The post holder will provide support to the Scientific and Consultant staffs of the department by carrying out non-interpretative laboratory procedures.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include unpacking, sorting and booking in samples, preparing reagents, assisting consultant staff and biomedical scientists, performing simple analytical procedures and some more general tasks of this nature.
Qualifications
* Good general education to GCSE Grade C or above, with English and Maths
* NVQ 3 level qualification in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience and knowledge
* Order entry and enquiry computer skills using the APEX System
* NVQ diploma in Laboratory Science or equivalent level of experience and knowledge
Experience
* Knowledge of and commitment to healthcare
* Experience in Pathology laboratory techniques
* Experience of working in Histology and/or Cytology laboratories
* Previous experience of working as part of a clinical team
Skills
* Good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and non-verbally with people at all levels
* Good knowledge of relevant laboratory techniques as required for staff in this post
Other
* Able to independently travel to both sites in an efficient and timely manner.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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