Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Proven knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety legislation and its application to the Section
• Proven technical skills in a Pathology laboratory

Desirable

• Proven knowledge of all assays performed and sent away by the department

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Laboratory Science or equivalent demonstrable experience to the level of an NVQ Level 3 in Laboratory Science

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of supervising laboratory staff

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with staff and patients
• Precision in the reception process

Desirable

• Good interpersonal skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).