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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histopathology (Band 3)
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 423-8293929
Job summary
LOCATION: Histopathology Department, Airedale General Hospital and Bradford Royal Infirmary
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, full- time Medical Laboratory Assistants (Band 3) to work as part of the Histopathology Department at Airedale General Hospital and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The selected candidates will undertake a period of training and supervision to enable a competent level of skill in a multitude of tasks to be achieved. These tasks will include the embedding and microtomy of tissue samples as well as the performance of special staining. The candidates will also be expected to engage in digital pathology. There will also be a requirement to support a variety of clinical personnel during tissue dissection. Further duties will include the organisation of Multi-Disciplinary Meetings (MDT) in con junction with clinical colleagues both within the department and the wider hospital. There will also be a requirement to support the referral of material to external laboratories. These duties may vary depending on the site location.
In addition to technical skills the candidates should be able to demonstrate a keen willingness to work within the team and be able to input into service improvement as needed.
For further information please contact Alison Boyle, Section Lead 01535 293457
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.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
423-8293929
Job locations
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
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.
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 2 GCSE must include Science, English or maths or equivalent level qualification
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I or equivalent qualification/significant experience at relevant level
Desirable
- A level or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Histology laboratory experience
- Experience of following SOP's
Desirable
- Previous NHS Laboratory experience
- Previous experience of embedding, microtomy, manual staining
- Previous administrative experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure
- Good attention to detail
Desirable
- Health and safety legislation
- COSHH
- Theoretical understanding of Histology
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
- Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 2 GCSE must include Science, English or maths or equivalent level qualification
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I or equivalent qualification/significant experience at relevant level
Desirable
- A level or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Histology laboratory experience
- Experience of following SOP's
Desirable
- Previous NHS Laboratory experience
- Previous experience of embedding, microtomy, manual staining
- Previous administrative experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure
- Good attention to detail
Desirable
- Health and safety legislation
- COSHH
- Theoretical understanding of Histology
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
- Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and standards
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
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)