Job Description

The Cellular Pathology Department at East Sussex Healthcare Trust is looking to recruit a highly motivated 'Pathology Assistant' (PA) to join our busy, yet friendly department. We have a part time position available, 30 hours per week.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in Healthcare Sciences and are keen and committed to learning new skills that are associated with this post.
The post holder will provide support to the Scientific and Consultant staffs of the department by carrying out non-interpretative laboratory procedures.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include unpacking, sorting and booking in samples, preparing reagents, assisting consultant staff and biomedical scientists, performing simple analytical procedures and some more general tasks of this nature.
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
03 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
374-LCLL0096
Job locations
Conquest
The Ridge
St Leonards-on-Sea
TN37 7RD
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
Essential

• Good general education to GCSE Grade C or above, with English and Maths
• NVQ 3 level qualification in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience and knowledge

Desirable

• Order entry and enquiry computer skills using the APEX System
• NVQ diploma in Laboratory Science or equivalent level of experience and knowledge

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of and commitment to healthcare

Desirable

• Experience in Pathology laboratory techniques
• Experience of working in Histology and/or Cytology laboratories
• Previous experience of working as part of a clinical team

Skills
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and non-verbally with people at all levels

Desirable

• Good knowledge of relevant laboratory techniques as required for staff in this post

Other
Essential

• Able to independently travel to both sites in an efficient and timely manner.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education to GCSE Grade C or above, with English and Maths
• NVQ 3 level qualification in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience and knowledge

Desirable

• Order entry and enquiry computer skills using the APEX System
• NVQ diploma in Laboratory Science or equivalent level of experience and knowledge

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of and commitment to healthcare

Desirable

• Experience in Pathology laboratory techniques
• Experience of working in Histology and/or Cytology laboratories
• Previous experience of working as part of a clinical team

Skills
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and non-verbally with people at all levels

Desirable

• Good knowledge of relevant laboratory techniques as required for staff in this post

Other
Essential

• Able to independently travel to both sites in an efficient and timely manner.

Skills Required