Job Description

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 fixed term full-time position available for 12 months.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 jobDuties 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.About usWe are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to workWe provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.Date posted21 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salaryxc2xa324,071 to xc2xa325,674 a year per annum, pro rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number374-LC1725Job locationsConquestThe RidgeSt Leonards-on-SeaTN37 7RDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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