Job overview

The Histopathology Service for East Surrey Hospital is provided by Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services. We are currently looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant Band 2  to be based at the East Surrey Hospital site.

The department at the East Surrey Hospital site receives over 30,000 specimens per year and  undertakes specimen reception and specimen dissection, andrology and histopathology reporting on site, with the processing and post processing activity occurring at the main laboratory at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford.

This would suit someone interested in a role in pathology laboratory healthcare.

The successful applicant will be conscientious and enthusiastic and able to work well as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.