Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Diploma/HNC/HND in relevant science subject or relevant experience/equivalent level of knowledge.

Desirable

• Degree in science or related subject

Work experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a support grade worker in a pathology laboratory

Desirable

• Experience of the use of pathology laboratory computer systems
• Experience of the application of Health & Safety practice to pathology laboratories
• Experience of the preparation of samples for analysis, including pre- and post-analytical checking

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• IT and keyboard skills
• Working with samples and equipment in a laboratory environment

Desirable

• Ability to plan, prioritise and re-schedule workloads
• Ability to work accurately with minimum supervision

Personal

Essential

• Effective team worker

Desirable

• Committed to personal development

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).