Full time 37.5 hours per week. Fixed term contract for 1 year. We have a fixed term contract is to cover maternity leave. The post is available for a candidate with relevant experience in Cellular Pathology to work within our Cellular Pathology department at Royal Bolton Hospital. The department has UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 and is the 7th best Histopathology Dept in the country for Turn Around times. We will consider applications for a Band 5 role for a suitably qualified candidate with experience of small biopsy transfer, undertaking competency assessment of other staff and participation in audit. The post holder will support the department to maintain the provision of a high quality, reliable diagnostic Cellular pathology Services within the trust. This role will involve the routine processing of tissue samples and non-gynae specimens. The successful candidates will be expected to adhere to and maintain protocols within the department, in line with ISO 15189 standards. You will work as part of a team of highly dedicated scientific staff to ensure the accuracy and quality of a range of tests throughout the department. You will be responsible for performing internal and external quality assurance and investigating test failures. You will perform specialist automated and manual tests and will be involved in auditing processes, reagent control, and maintenance of equipment. You will be required to participate in the departmental rota. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. The CQC has rated us as Good with Outstanding leadership. We have good clinical performance and sound operations that are rooted in patient safety and a highly engaged workforce whose dedication to patient care creates a warm and welcoming working environment. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracy Eastland Job title: Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager Email address: tracy.eastlandboltonft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01204390390 Telephone extension number for Tracy Eastland 143606. Alternatively contact Mark Aylin, Histopathology Section manager on 01204-390390 extension 144588.