Job summary Clerical and Laboratory support for the Molecular Pathology department with some basic laboratory support. The successful candidate will assisting Biomedical scientist but not be performing or interpreting laboratory tests. Previous experience in molecular techniques for microbiology or the possession of higher degree MSc or Phd and not a requirement of this post. The department deals with Oncology tissue specimens only .(See Job Description)The Molecular Pathology service provides an advanced diagnostic service to the South East of England as the Cellular Pathology Genomic Centre.Kent and Medway Pathology Network is made up of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts - East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust and North Kent Pathology Services (hosted by Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust & providing services to Medway Foundation Trust). The Molecular Pathology department is accredited to ISO 15189(2022) and inspected by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) Please note this post is NOT suitable for Biomedical Scientists who wish to progress in that field. A good level of Admin and clerical experience is essential. Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. Main duties of the job Kent and Medway Pathology Network Working for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust you will be part of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (South 8 network). Kent and Medway Pathology Network is made up of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts - East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust and North Kent Pathology Services (hosted by Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and providing services to Medway Foundation Trust). The network provides services across the health sector to a population of nearly 2 million. The network vision is based around: A single laboratory information management system (LIMS) and managed services contract (MSC); A Director of Pathology Transformation who will work closely with teams and services to design and implement service changes which benefit the whole network; A commitment to consider a single management structure at a point in the future; and, A general agreement to collaborate, and to align processes and Standard Operating Procedures where it makes sense to do so. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within this network About us Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits o Blue Light card eligibility o And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 20 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 359-6926312-T1 Job locations Maidstone Hospital Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Working for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust/NKPS you will be part of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (South 8 Network - Kent and Medway Pathology Network is made up of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. For more information on the network please see the attached document. Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Working for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust/NKPS you will be part of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (South 8 Network - Kent and Medway Pathology Network is made up of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. For more information on the network please see the attached document. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education at GSCE or equivalent including English and Mathematics at above pass level. Desirable NVQ level 2_Clinical Laboratory Support ECDL OR Equivalent Experience & Knowledge Essential Keyboard skills MS Office Excel, Word ,Outlook Laboratory experience Clerical experience Desirable Working as part of team Lab house keeping COSHH Experience of laboratory techniques Health & Safety at Work Act Dealing with Confidential information. Skills Essential Good level of manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination (essential) Good verbal and written communications skills Basic IT literacy Ability to interact with colleagues and other stakeholders courteously. Good keyboard skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft excel and word (or any competing spreadsheet or word processing package) Desirable Medical terminology Health and safety legislation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education at GSCE or equivalent including English and Mathematics at above pass level. Desirable NVQ level 2_Clinical Laboratory Support ECDL OR Equivalent Experience & Knowledge Essential Keyboard skills MS Office Excel, Word ,Outlook Laboratory experience Clerical experience Desirable Working as part of team Lab house keeping COSHH Experience of laboratory techniques Health & Safety at Work Act Dealing with Confidential information. Skills Essential Good level of manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination (essential) Good verbal and written communications skills Basic IT literacy Ability to interact with colleagues and other stakeholders courteously. Good keyboard skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft excel and word (or any competing spreadsheet or word processing package) Desirable Medical terminology Health and safety legislation 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. Employer details Employer name Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Maidstone Hospital Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)