• Job Description

  Req#: H9130-25-0578?language=en&page=140&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The post holder will work with the Consultant Histopathologists and Biomedical Scientists (BMS) to provide an accurate diagnosis of specimens, which will improve the clinical treatment of patients, contributing to their welfare.

  The post holder functions at a higher competency level than all other Health Care Support grades to deliver a timely Histology service. The post holder will carry out the routine tasks in the laboratory not requiring all the specialist skills or training of a BMS.

  Main duties of the job

  We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team in the Cellular Pathology Department at Swansea Bay University Health Board.

  We have vacancies for Band 4 Associate Practitioners.

  It is an extremely busy department and the successful candidate will work as part of the team performing both technical and clerical laboratory duties.

  This a relatively new and exciting role and offers good development and career opportunities. Duties will include a wide range of laboratory tasks from the receipt and processing of tissue samples through to thepreparation for diagnosis and reporting. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of the departmental rota.Previous laboratory experience is an advantage, together with an understanding of medical terminology and human anatomy.

  About us

  We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

  As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

  You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

  There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

  We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

  Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

  If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

  Details

  Date posted

  02 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  130-ACS079-0625

  Job locations

  Singleton Hospital

  Sketty Lane

  Swansea

  SA2 8QA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

  Person Specification

  Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Level 4 Diploma Health Science Or Appropriate NVQ 3 level plus additional theoretical or applied training in specific discipline to L4 diploma equivalent level (to include A-levels and the IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I and II)
  • GCSE Maths, English, Science (Grade 9-4 - previously known as A-C Grade)

  Desirable

  • Background knowledge of Pathology disciplines particularly Cellular Pathology
  • Background knowledge of hospital specialties

  Essential Experience

  Essential

  • Scientific background

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a pathology laboratory at Associate Practitioner level
  • Experience of working with computerised data management systems

  Essential Aptitude and abilities

  Essential

  • Manual dexterity for using tools and equipment for testing.
  • Effective communication skills be able to provide and receive complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Good document and report preparation skills Ability to utilise the full suite of Microsoft office including virtual platforms.
  • Ability to work as member of a team and to work under pressure to meet urgent deadlines

  Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

  Other Essential Criteria

  Essential

  • Ability to travel within geographical area.
  • Able to work hours flexibly

  Person Specification

  Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Level 4 Diploma Health Science Or Appropriate NVQ 3 level plus additional theoretical or applied training in specific discipline to L4 diploma equivalent level (to include A-levels and the IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I and II)
  • GCSE Maths, English, Science (Grade 9-4 - previously known as A-C Grade)

  Desirable

  • Background knowledge of Pathology disciplines particularly Cellular Pathology
  • Background knowledge of hospital specialties

  Essential Experience

  Essential

  • Scientific background

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a pathology laboratory at Associate Practitioner level
  • Experience of working with computerised data management systems

  Essential Aptitude and abilities

  Essential

  • Manual dexterity for using tools and equipment for testing.
  • Effective communication skills be able to provide and receive complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Good document and report preparation skills Ability to utilise the full suite of Microsoft office including virtual platforms.
  • Ability to work as member of a team and to work under pressure to meet urgent deadlines

  Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

  Other Essential Criteria

  Essential

  • Ability to travel within geographical area.
  • Able to work hours flexibly

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Swansea Bay University Health Board

  Address

  Singleton Hospital

  Sketty Lane

  Swansea

  SA2 8QA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Swansea Bay University Health Board

  Address

  Singleton Hospital

  Sketty Lane

  Swansea

  SA2 8QA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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