Main area Cytology Grade Band 2 Contract 14 months (Contract ends 30/06/2026) (Fixed Term/Secondment) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday) Job ref 320-CDCS-3584
Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Derby Hospital Town Derby Salary £24,169 pro rata pa Salary period Yearly Closing 22/04/2025 23:59 Interview date 06/05/2025
Healthcare Science Assistant
Band 2
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Cytology Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Science Assistant to work at UHDB based at the Royal Derby Hospital.
The ability to work in a team is crucial as well as being able to work accurately and independently.
This is a fixed term role / secondment ending 30/06/2026.
Main duties of the job
The post involves:
* Specimen receipt and processing using automated systems,
* HPV testing,
* Entering patient details and requested tests into the pathology computer system
* Laboratory duties
Closing date of applications: 22 April 2025
Date of interview: 06 May 2025
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Skills
* Evidence of escalating issues to senior team
Knowledge
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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