Job overview

Pathology Assistant (PA) staff have a supporting role in the work of the laboratory and will move through different areas of the department according to a rota.

Their role will include unpacking, sorting, booking-in and processing of
patient samples. They will assist Biomedical Scientist staff by carrying 
out non-interpretative laboratory procedures. They will prepare 
reagents for use in the laboratory, run autoclaves, liaise with wards and 
GP surgeries, and perform general housekeeping tasks. PA staff will 
be trained in-house to perform these and other duties, and to trouble shoot when required.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be carrying out non-interpretive laboratory procedures, entering data onto our systems, booking-in and handling patient samples, packing specimens, preparing reagents and performing analytical procedures such as urine testing.  You will also be providing information to colleagues and service users, gained through knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory procedures and requirements.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 

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