Pathology Support Worker, Cellular Pathology

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, highly adaptable individual to join our reception team at St. Mary's Hospital Cellular Pathology Department.

The main duties of the role include supporting the Biomedical Scientists in the laboratory by maintaining equipment, changing reagents, washing up laboratory glassware, receiving supplies, filing microscope slides and cassettes. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an organised and thorough approach to their work. Previous NHS laboratory experience is an advantage although full training for the role will be provided., The main duties of the role include supporting the Biomedical Scientists in the laboratory by maintaining equipment, changing reagents, washing up laboratory glassware, receiving supplies, filing microscope slides and cassettes. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an organised and thorough approach to their work. Previous NHS laboratory experience is an advantage although full training for the role will be provided.

We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.