Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review job description for further details.
Please note: as this position is an apprenticeship role, it may involve rotation across both Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District General Hospital sites and different areas of the department over the 24-month training programme.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
* Educated to GCSE standard, or equivalent, with at least 4 passes at grade A to C or equivalent, including Maths, English & a Science subject.
* Please note if you possess a Level 4 Qualification or above you are not eligible for this apprenticeship.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working with others.
* Basic IT skills.
* Computer literate.
* General appreciation of the importance of Health & Safety issues.
* Understands the need for confidentiality.
Desirable criteria
* Previous Data Input experience.
* Previous Cellular Pathology experience.
Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we're looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can. We'll contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application, so please check the e-mail account that you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.
To support you in your application process, we've created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support, and rewards and benefits.
We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications
If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you're applying for.
AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section is an opportunity for you to showcase how your qualifications, knowledge, skill and experiences align with the requirements and criteria outlined in the job description and person.
Our recruiting managers score applications based on the criteria listed in the person specification. They will be looking for evidence of how you meet these criteria. To increase your chances of securing an interview, provide examples of how you have applied your skills and knowledge in real-life situations. Share work-related successes and challenges you've navigated that align with the criteria.
Working Smarter pledge
We are reminded every day of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.
Secondments
If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview. Also please ensure you have read the LTHTR Secondment Policy.
Young People
Please note a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. Therefore, if you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full-time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.
Disclosure and Barring Service checks
If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered.
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For more information about the Trust take a look at our Application Guide or visit our website www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk. You can also keep up to date with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Please note that you may not be eligible to apply if you have a qualification at level 4 or above, such as a degree. This will depend on the apprenticeship you are applying for. Further clarification should be sought from the recruiting manager.
If you are successful in obtaining a position with our Trust which involves working with patients, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. As a registered body with the DBS, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will conduct the administration of this application on your behalf. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. This check will be undertaken free of charge.
Successful applicants will be contacted by e-mail. Please ensure that email addresses are provided for your referees wherever possible.
The NHS Constitution outlines what staff working in the NHS can expect from their employer and what is expected of you. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is committed to the NHS Values and Pledges as expressed in the Constitution.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. An interview is guaranteed to any applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria of the person specification.
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