Job Description

The post holder will provide support to the scientific and medical staff of the department. The main duties of the role are to:
Undertake laboratory-based work including the analysis of samples using various technologies. This may be located in any of the department's sections.
Perform sample reception duties including the receipt, barcode labelling and preparation of samples for analysis
Perform clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and test request information
Perform general housekeeping duties including maintaining stock levels, general cleaning and waste disposal
You will be joining our wonderful team who are the proud recipients of the RCPATH Team Achievement Award 2024, a testament to our dedication and expertise.
Please note, this vacancy may close early dependant on level of interest. If you are interested, apply at your earliest convenience.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides additional detail about the essential and desirable skills/experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application.
You will find a comprehensive job description attached. This will give you a detailed description for the expectation of your role. Please note, this job description should be regarded as a guide to the duties required and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. The duties of the post may be varied from time to time in response to changing circumstances. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.
About us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Working hours are Monday to Friday (inc Bank Holidays) 7.00 a.m. to 18.45 p.m and Saturday 08:00 to 16.15. The post holder will be expected to work 5 days a week covering a Monday to Saturday service on a rotational basis. The department provides a rota 3 months in advance to allow flexibility and support work/life balance. You will be required to work in the Histopathology laboratories on both QMC and City Hospital NUH Campuses.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
164-7509042
Job locations
Nottingham University Hospitals
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Job description
Job responsibilities
This varied role involves rotation within all routine areas of Cellular Pathology, including Embedding, Microtomy, Dissection scribe, Specimen Reception and Immunohistochemistry, so previous knowledge of these areas would be advantageous. Keyboard skills are a requirement for this post, as is the ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity. The ability to work well in a team and be able to communicate effectively with others is of paramount importance. In this support role there is also a requirement for an amount of manual handling. Job description
Job responsibilities
This varied role involves rotation within all routine areas of Cellular Pathology, including Embedding, Microtomy, Dissection scribe, Specimen Reception and Immunohistochemistry, so previous knowledge of these areas would be advantageous. Keyboard skills are a requirement for this post, as is the ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity. The ability to work well in a team and be able to communicate effectively with others is of paramount importance. In this support role there is also a requirement for an amount of manual handling.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE grade C or above English, Maths and a Science subject

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent, e.g. 2 science A levels or above

Experience
Essential

• Previous practical laboratory experience in a Histopathology or similar environment
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Transferrable skills

Planning and organisation skills
Essential

• Is able to perform work with minimum supervision

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE grade C or above English, Maths and a Science subject

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent, e.g. 2 science A levels or above

Experience
Essential

• Previous practical laboratory experience in a Histopathology or similar environment
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Transferrable skills

Planning and organisation skills
Essential

• Is able to perform work with minimum supervision

Skills Required