Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Digital Support Worker to join our Cellular Pathology Department.
Working as part of the team, you will be expected to help maintain the departments digital pathology workflow, along with supporting with other duties such as MDTs, Sendaways and specimen tracking.
You will be expected to accurately and efficiently monitor and maintain the departments digital scanners, and to take part in quality assurance within the role to maintain department standards, as set out by UKAS ISO15189.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicant will join the Cellular Pathology team and contributeto the technical support of the department, along with a responsibility for maintaining digital workflow. For full details see the responsibilities listed below, and in the attached job description.
All tasks will be completed following departmental standard operating procedures. The post holder will undergo a period of training then will work unsupervised once deem competent.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths
- Science A-levels (or equivalent): Biology, Chemistry, Physics or NVQ L3 in a laboratory-based discipline
Desirable
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement for Biomedical Science Support Staff, part I or II.
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully working in a busy, multi-factorial role.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a pathology department
- Experience in Cytology and/or Histology
- Experience in a customer service role.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 08 September 2025
