Job overview
We are looking to recruit a Medical Laboratory Technician in Cellular Pathology. You will support our friendly team to provide the best possible service to patients across the region. Cellular Pathology is a busy department, receiving around 35000 histopathology and non-gynaecological requests each year and performing over 120000 tests.
This is an exciting time to join the Cellular Pathology Team; the department is currently validating automation and digital scanning, which will be maintained by the MLT/AP team. This is part of a wide scale project to digitalise Histopathology across the West Midlands.
Main duties of the job
The role primarily involves working within the histopathology section of the laboratory, particularly in the microtomy section of the laboratory. The successful candidate will be working alongside Biomedical Scientists and Pathologists; the ability to work well in a team is of paramount importance. The successful candidate will be required to have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure. They will be expected to provide training and support for the MLA team and any other member of staff where appropriate. The candidate should be able to demonstrate a willingness to improve processes within the lab and contribute to the continual improvement of the department.
Excellent IT skills are a requirement for this post as the candidate will work alongside colleagues to implement digital slide scanning. Full training will be provided.
Working hours are 37.5 hours per week, this will be worked over a 6/7 day rotation including weekends and bank holidays.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Data entry experience LIMS
- Evidence of extensive NHS experience
- Theoretical knowledge of basic histology processes
Desirable
- Experience of microtomy or embedding
Qualifications and training
Essential
- • Vocational Level 2 Qualification e.g., BTEC (or equivalent or higher) in an appropriate subject
Desirable
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement part 1
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This advert is for Medical Laboratory Technician with Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust in Shrewsbury, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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