Healthcare Scientist Support Worker - Band 3 Histology

Job summary

We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team. You will be working with us to provide a service to cancer patients to ensure that they receive their results in a timely manner. You will be handling tissue samples and preparing chemicals and reagents

Will include Saturday working

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be involved in a range of tasks including receiving specimens and booking them into the laboratory information system.

You will be carrying out tissue and slide preparation techniques and supporting the scientists and medical staff in all areas of the laboratory

You will need to be able to understand and convey detailed information in a professional helpful manner. You will be working within a team and have an ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a staff of around 9000 and is dedicated to providing the Best Care for Everyone.

The Histology Department is based within the Pathology Department at Cheltenham General Hospital and is one of the biggest within the South West.

We have a team of medical staff, scientists and support staff working in a busy environment and are focused on providing a high quality efficient service.

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0727

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

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