• Job Description

  Req#: C9320-25-0585?language=en&page=528&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  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 is currently 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.

  Main duties of the job

  Key roles and responsibilities for this include:

  o Data entry and admin / filingo Assisting senior staff with sample handlingo Maintenance of laboratory equipmento Replenishing laboratory stocks and reporting low levelso Human tissue handling, and chemical disposalo Laboratory house keepingTraining will be provided in-house with competency assessment and reviews undertaken on a regular basis.

  Closing date of advert: 20 May 2025

  Date of interview: 03 June 2025

  About us

  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
  • On-going 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 A&Es 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.

  Details

  Date posted

  08 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 a year pro rata pa

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  320-CDCS-3612

  Job locations

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

  Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

  Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

  Person Specification

  Qualification

  Essential

  • GCSE English, science and maths or NVQ 2 Clinical Lab support

  Desirable

  • IT qualification e.g. ECDL, GCSE, Key Skills

  Experience and knowledge

  Essential

  • Evidence of chemical handling
  • Evidence of stock and consumable handling
  • Handles customer complaints and queries
  • Evidence of clerical/admin experience

  Desirable

  • Familiarity and experience of numemic filing systems
  • Pathology laboratory experience

  Skills

  Essential

  • Evidence of knowledge of IT software system
  • Evidence of typing experience

  Person Specification

  Qualification

  Essential

  • GCSE English, science and maths or NVQ 2 Clinical Lab support

  Desirable

  • IT qualification e.g. ECDL, GCSE, Key Skills

  Experience and knowledge

  Essential

  • Evidence of chemical handling
  • Evidence of stock and consumable handling
  • Handles customer complaints and queries
  • Evidence of clerical/admin experience

  Desirable

  • Familiarity and experience of numemic filing systems
  • Pathology laboratory experience

  Skills

  Essential

  • Evidence of knowledge of IT software system
  • Evidence of typing experience

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (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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