Job overview
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description 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
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Biomedical Support Worker with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £24,937 - £26,598 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2025.
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