ATO
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 December 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-25-1660 |
Summary
1. To assist the Biomedical Scientists (BMS) in the preparation and processing of tissue specimens submitted for histological examination and biological material submitted for non-gynaecological cytology examination. 2. Undertake preparation and staining techniques in accordance with the procedures or as directed by a senior member of staff or the medical staff. 3. Prioritise and separate urgent and other clinically indicated samples for immediate action by staff. 4. Undertake Specimen Reception duties. 5. Undertake cut-up duties. 6. To assist the BMS staff in the preparation of slides microscopic examination. 7. Cut sections from blocks using the high level skills acquired during training to produce sections that are artefact free and of the necessary quality. When the appropriate level of expertise is demonstrated, there will be a requirement for the post holder to cut levels from blocks of small biopsy material. 8. To assist in the maintenance and running of any laboratory equipment as directed. This will include maintaining cleanliness to the necessary standard, discarding waste chemical solutions, replenishment of fresh solutions and use of the instrument. 9. To become familiar with laboratory instrumentation used in your day-to-day activity and resolve first line problems. 10. To participate in the entry of data into the laboratory computer system during the various stages of processing. For further details please see attached JD&PS.