Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histology Band 3

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Job summary

LOCATION: Histopathology Department, Airedale General Hospital and other Trust sites as appropriate.

Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, full- time Medical Laboratory Assistant (Band 3) to work as part of the Histopathology Department at Airedale General Hospital and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The role is based within the laboratories at Airedale General Hospital and Bradford Royal Infirmary on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

The selected candidate will be expected to perform routine daily tasks which include receipt of pathological specimens, assisting with the pathological dissection of tissue, input of data, block and slide filing as well as block retrieval. In addition, the candidate will be involved in the organisation of prepared histology slides for scanning on to digital scanning equipment. The candidate would be expected to liaise with Biomedical Scientists to ensure effective workflow in all areas of the lab and be prepared to maintain equipment in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures. The candidate will also be trained to a competent level in microtomy and the performance of special stains.

For further information please contact Alison Boyle, 07773 486859

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-7173125

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of 2 GCSE must include Science, English or maths or equivalent level qualification

Desirable

A level or equivalent qualification
IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
Good organisational and communication skills
Demonstrates good attention to detail
Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure

Desirable

Health and safety legislation
COSHH
Theoretical knowledge of histology

Experience

Essential

Previous Histology laboratory experience
Experience of following SOP's

Desirable

Previous Laboratory experience
Previous experience of embedding, microtomy, manual staining
Previous administrative experience

Other

Essential

Ability to take part in working rotas as required by the service including late shift, weekends and bank holidays
Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of 2 GCSE must include Science, English or maths or equivalent level qualification

Desirable

A level or equivalent qualification
IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
Good organisational and communication skills
Demonstrates good attention to detail
Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure

Desirable

Health and safety legislation
COSHH
Theoretical knowledge of histology

Experience

Essential

Previous Histology laboratory experience
Experience of following SOP's

Desirable

Previous Laboratory experience
Previous experience of embedding, microtomy, manual staining
Previous administrative experience

Other

Essential

Ability to take part in working rotas as required by the service including late shift, weekends and bank holidays
Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the service

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.