Pathology Assistant

2 weeks ago


Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

ESHT Pathology is looking to recruit Pathology Assistants to join our Blood Sciences department to join our existing team and provide more support for Biomedical Scientists at weekends. Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in Healthcare Sciences and are keen and committed to learning new skills associated with this post. Relevant experience working in a clinical laboratory environment will be an advantage.

Pathology is based over 2 sites. The majority of services are based at Eastbourne DGH, with some services running from Conquest Hospital in Hastings. Although based at Eastbourne District General Hospital, you may be required to travel cross site as part of this job.

Pathology Assistants in Blood Sciences carry out a wide range of duties supporting Biomedical Scientists in carrying out testing of patient samples.

The post holder will be responsible for data entry into the laboratory computer system, extensive use of e-searcher to correctly identify patient details and handling samples of a potentially hazardous nature. This will include unpacking, sorting and booking in samples, packing specimens to send away to referral laboratories, preparing reagents, performing simple analytical procedures and other general tasks of this nature.

Pathology Assistants will have completed a period of training to enable them to pass the laboratory competency based training programme. This programme will have assessed their abilities in areas such as data entry, dealing with unusual specimens falling outside normal laboratory criteria, ability to perform complex non-interpretative laboratory procedures etc.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.


  • Pathology Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    ESHT Pathology is looking to recruit a Pathology Assistant to join our progressive, busy and friendly department. Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in Healthcare Sciences and are keen and committed to learning new skills associated with this post. Relevant experience working in a clinical laboratory environment will...

  • Pathology Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    ESHT Pathology is looking to recruit Pathology Assistants to join our Blood Sciences department to join our existing team and provide more support for Biomedical Scientists at weekends. Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in Healthcare Sciences and are keen and committed to learning new skills associated with this...

  • Pathology Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    Pathology Assistants have a crucial role in our laboratory work. In this position you will be performing Covid tests, and carrying out other non-interpretive laboratory procedures, entering data onto our systems, booking-in and handling patient samples, packing specimens, preparing reagents and performing simple analytical procedures. You will also be...


  • Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    ESHT Pathology is looking to recruit Pathology Assistants to join our progressive, busy and friendly department via our temporary workforce service. Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in Healthcare Sciences and are keen and committed to learning new skills associated with this post. Staff need to be flexible to work...

  • Pathology Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    We are looking for someone to join our busy Pathology Specimen Reception team at the Eastbourne District General Hospital. The team are responsible for booking all pathology samples onto the laboratory computer system and ensuring correct protocols are followed for the handling and movement of those samples. Accuracy of work is very important.This is a...

  • Pathology Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    Pathology Assistant (PA) staff have a supporting role in the work of the laboratory and will move through different areas of the department according to a rota. Their role will include unpacking, sorting, booking-in and processing of patient samples. They will assist Biomedical Scientist staff by carrying out non-interpretative laboratory procedures. They...

  • Pathology Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    We are looking for someone to join our busy Pathology Specimen Reception team at the Eastbourne District General Hospital. The team are responsible for booking all pathology samples onto the laboratory computer system and ensuring correct protocols are followed for the handling and movement of those samples. Accuracy of work is very important. This is a...

  • Pathology Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    We are looking for someone to join our busy Pathology Specimen Reception team at the Eastbourne District General Hospital. The team are responsible for booking all pathology samples onto the laboratory computer system and ensuring correct protocols are followed for the handling and movement of those samples. Accuracy of work is very important. This is a...


  • Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    Applications are invited for an experienced Mortuary Assistant to join our fabulous mortuary team at East Sussex Healthcare Trust as a Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist. Working cross site, you will assist the qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologists in providing all mortuary services including assisting in the post mortem room as required. This...

  • Pathology Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    We are looking for someone to join our busy Pathology Specimen Reception team at the Eastbourne District General Hospital. The team are responsible for booking all pathology samples onto the laboratory computer system and ensuring correct protocols are followed for the handling and movement of those samples. Accuracy of work is very important. This is a...

  • Poct Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    We are looking for an enthusiastic Point of Care Assistant to become part of our Point of Care team in the busy, professional department. Point of care testing (POCT) is any pathology analytical process performed for patient care outside of the laboratory by non-pathology staff. Your duties will include trouble shooting equipment outside the laboratory,...

  • Poct Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    We are looking for an enthusiastic Point of Care Assistant to become part of our Point of Care team in the busy, professional department.Point of care testing (POCT) is any pathology analytical process performed for patient care outside of the laboratory by non-pathology staff.Your duties will include trouble shooting equipment outside the laboratory,...

  • Pathology Assistant

    2 months ago


    Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    Please refer to the job description attached. Ifyou have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.


  • Eastbourne, United Kingdom Engage Partners Full time

    Special Needs Support needed for a welcoming and growing school in Eastbourne This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager and passionate to support the lives of children who need that bit of extra support. Communication is at the heart of what the school promotes. Communication to help children learn, gow and develop! A large percentage of...

  • Repairs Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Eastbourne, United Kingdom Hastoe Housing Association Full time

    **REPAIRS OFFICER - Eastbourne/ Tunbridge Wells** **Salary**: £40,120 per annum (pro rata for part time). **Location**: Mobile - Home-based with occasional travel to our Dorchester Office. **Contract**: Permanent **Why Hastoe’s different** If you are enthusiastic, customer focused and passionate about delivering repairs you could be the one to...


  • Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    Job summary Community Nursing Services Opportunity for District Nurse Clinical Lead (Band 7) Permanent - up to hours per week Based in Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford Are you a District Nurse with the Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) looking for the opportunity to develop your career? Do you want to be part of an innovative team...