Job summary There is currently a vacancy for a Medical Laboratory Support Worker within Histology section of the Cellular Pathology department (DMP). The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust provides comprehensive healthcare to the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The department serves a resident population of 580,000 which generates approximately 40,000 Histology requests, 1,500 diagnostic cytology requests, and 900 post mortems. As a Medical Laboratory Support Worker you would work as part of a team, supporting the Consultant Pathologists and Biomedical Scientists in the processing of patient's samples. You will be required to have a professional attitude to work, work closely with staff at all levels and have an eye for detail and accuracy. The positions are full time 37.5hrs per week and a flexible attitude to working hours is necessary. Hours are within a framework of 08:00 - 17:00 hrs. You are advised to make arrangements to visit the department to see what the job role entails. For further information please contact the Laboratory Lead, Georgina Purvis on 01872 252550. Main duties of the job Provide technical laboratory support work. Prepare and processes clinical specimens for diagnostic testing. Verify information on and accept or reject laboratory requests by reference to the Specimen Acceptance Policy. Creates and maintains test and patient records. Applies departmental quality system to all aspects of the work. Applies departmental safety policies and procedures system to all aspects of the work. About us Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise. Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year Pa Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-7062201 Job locations RCHT Treliske Truro Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including maths, English and science Experience Desirable previous laboratory experience PRACTICAL AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS (INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE) Essential Good keyboard skills in IT Works accurately with good attention to detail Good interpersonal skills and verbal communications and telephone manner (e.g. pleasant manner, approachable) Flexible and able to change priorities at short notice. DISPOSITION/ ADJUSTMENT/ ATTITUDE Essential Motivated and a positive attitude to team work Able to manual handle small loads up to 10kgs Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including maths, English and science Experience Desirable previous laboratory experience PRACTICAL AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS (INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE) Essential Good keyboard skills in IT Works accurately with good attention to detail Good interpersonal skills and verbal communications and telephone manner (e.g. pleasant manner, approachable) Flexible and able to change priorities at short notice. DISPOSITION/ ADJUSTMENT/ ATTITUDE Essential Motivated and a positive attitude to team work Able to manual handle small loads up to 10kgs Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address RCHT Treliske Truro Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)