Detailed job description and main responsibilities We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below. Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website Person specification Qualifications and Training Essential criteria GCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential criteria Proven experience of working in a diagnostic pathology department Knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures Skills and Abilities Essential criteria Accuracy and attention to detail Able to communicate information accurately Able to follow written methodologies or protocols Basic computer skills Organised and methodical Able to work as part of a team Prepared to work with biological materials Awareness of health & safety issues Ability to work under pressure Basic medical terminology Ability to work on a 24/7 rota Other relevant requirements Essential criteria Good manual dexterity Able to perform light physical work We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below. Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email. If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include: - The machine readable zone - An ultra violet image - An infra red image As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address. Disability Advice Line: SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our Confidential Disability Advice Line at: Telephone: 02082963786 Text: 07501066267 Email: esth.dalnhs.net. Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm. Employer certification / accreditation badges Documents to download SWLP Advanced BSW Band 3 JD (PDF, 448.9KB) Referee Contact details form (PDF, 200.6KB)