Job Description

The Royal Oldham Hospital Cellular Pathology Department provides comprehensive Histology and Cytology Services within the Northern care Alliance and the surrounding Clinical Commissioning Groups.
Working under indirect supervision the post holder will receive and prepare for analysis samples received by the department, enter relevant data on the laboratory computer system and perform routine tests using established protocols and procedures
We are looking for enthusiastic, well motivated individuals who work well with in a team environment but also can work on their own.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job

• Helping with the preparation of formalin fixed tissue samples.
• Filing wax blocks and slides
• Preparing slides for MDT discussion
• Receive and prepare samples for analysis, enter relevant data on the laboratory computer system and carry out technical investigations using established protocols and procedures.
• Support the Biomedical Scientist in the Cellular Pathology Department

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
236-DPG-CS319-25
Job locations
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good standard of general education. NVQ, GCSE (5 or more at Grade C or above) / GCE including basic numeracy and literacy

Desirable

• Have satisfactorily completed the department's programme of training and competence (usually 12 - 18 months training required).

Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential

• Able to follow SOPs / protocols
• Awareness of confidentiality issues
• Awareness of health and safety issues

Desirable

• Experience within a health care/laboratory environment

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Willingness to undergo training / ability to acquire the theoretical knowledge required to undertake laboratory tasks
• Flexible approach to working patterns
• Good attendance record
• Basic IT skills
• Good verbal communication

Desirable

• Ability to work under demanding circumstances and to deadlines

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good standard of general education. NVQ, GCSE (5 or more at Grade C or above) / GCE including basic numeracy and literacy

Desirable

• Have satisfactorily completed the department's programme of training and competence (usually 12 - 18 months training required).

Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential

• Able to follow SOPs / protocols
• Awareness of confidentiality issues
• Awareness of health and safety issues

Desirable

• Experience within a health care/laboratory environment

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Willingness to undergo training / ability to acquire the theoretical knowledge required to undertake laboratory tasks
• Flexible approach to working patterns
• Good attendance record
• Basic IT skills
• Good verbal communication

Desirable

• Ability to work under demanding circumstances and to deadlines

Skills Required