Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histology Band 2

The successful candidates would be provided with support and training to ensure that allocated tasks are performed with confidence and competency with the understanding that guidance and reassurance is always at hand. The selected candidates will be expected to perform routine daily tasks, this will include the use and maintenance of digital scanning equipment as well as digital scanning integration within the main laboratory. In addition, the candidates will contribute to assisting pathologists with dissection, receipt of specimens alongside the use and maintenance equipment throughout the laboratory. There will also be an opportunity to assist with the filing of blocks and slides. The Department of Histopathology is ISO15189:2012 accredited and is also a recognised HCPC / IBMS training laboratory. The successful candidates may have the opportunity to rotate throughout the laboratory inclusive of both Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and participate in activities in each area in accordance to service needs.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.Applications from underrepresented groups including LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or disabled people are welcome. This opportunity is only available for candidates who have the right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Please Note: The vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications so please submit your application as soon as possible ensuring you provide as much information as possible to enable us to shortlist. Our values: We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more. We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.