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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Pathology Assistant

The closing date is 08 July 2025

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Job summary

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 ofpatient samples. They will assist Biomedical Scientist staff by carryingout non-interpretative laboratory procedures. They will preparereagents for use in the laboratory, run autoclaves, liaise with wards andGP surgeries, and perform general housekeeping tasks. PA staff willbe 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.

About us

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.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LC9625

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • Good level of education 5 GCSE Passes (A-C)
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
  • Must be literate and numerate
  • Computer Skills

Desirable

  • A Level in Science
  • Typing qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Keyboard skills, literacy and numeracy, neat handwriting
  • Quick learner who can take on a variety of tasks
  • Able to plan and prioritise a variety of tasks
  • Able to work both in a team and under own initiative

Desirable

  • Experience working in a laboratory environment

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of laboratory computer system
  • Good Knowledge of Health and Safety Issues

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Isoft/Apex computer system
Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • Good level of education 5 GCSE Passes (A-C)
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
  • Must be literate and numerate
  • Computer Skills

Desirable

  • A Level in Science
  • Typing qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Keyboard skills, literacy and numeracy, neat handwriting
  • Quick learner who can take on a variety of tasks
  • Able to plan and prioritise a variety of tasks
  • Able to work both in a team and under own initiative

Desirable

  • Experience working in a laboratory environment

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of laboratory computer system
  • Good Knowledge of Health and Safety Issues

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Isoft/Apex computer system

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Biomedical Scientist

Steve Moran

steve.moran@nhs.net

03001314680

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LC9625

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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