Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Support Worker Pathology

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Job summary

Pathology Support Worker

Department of Histology (RSCH Guildford)

Hours of duty: Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Applications are invited for the above post in our busy Histology department, based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford.

Histology is the science behind tissue diagnostics and the RSCH laboratory has a high throughput of complex and interesting cases.

A methodical and accurate approach is important, as well as the ability to work on your own or as part of a team. The successful applicant would ideally have 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) and live locally. Please note role does not require degree level education. Full training will be given.

An informal visit to the department prior to application is encouraged.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include assisting MLA, BMS and consultant staff in the specimen dissection process, entry of patient data into the laboratory computer system and preparation of tissues prior to microtomy.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,873 a year per annum - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF17723-B2

Job locations

The Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pl,ease refer to the full job bdescription & person specification

To provide laboratory administrative and practical support to senior support workers and more senior staff

To participate in the provision of an efficient and cost effective Histology service within Surrey Pathology Services. To assist in the preparation of tissue samples and perform both routine techniques efficiently and in a conscientious manner with respect to work pressures and quality of the service. To assist with other members of staff to provide an efficient and effective service to all users of the Histopathology Department. This merged department provides a service for The Royal Surrey County Hospital, Frimley Park Hospital and St Peters Hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pl,ease refer to the full job bdescription & person specification

To provide laboratory administrative and practical support to senior support workers and more senior staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of general education. GCSE, A level or higher

Desirable

GCSE pass in Science related subject or equivalent

Knowledge

Desirable

Understanding of histology
Awareness of basic Health and Safety regulations
Experience of working in the NHS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of general education. GCSE, A level or higher

Desirable

GCSE pass in Science related subject or equivalent

Knowledge

Desirable

Understanding of histology
Awareness of basic Health and Safety regulations
Experience of working in the NHS

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)