Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histopathology (Band 3)

Job summary LOCATION: Histopathology Department, Airedale General Hospital and Bradford Royal Infirmary Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high-quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users. We are looking for, full- time Medical Laboratory Assistants (Band 3) to work as part of the Histopathology Department at Airedale General Hospital and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Main duties of the job The selected candidates will undertake a period of training and supervision to enable a competent level of skill in a multitude of tasks to be achieved. These tasks will include the embedding and microtomy of tissue samples as well as the performance of special staining. The candidates will also be expected to engage in digital pathology. There will also be a requirement to support a variety of clinical personnel during tissue dissection. Further duties will include the organisation of Multi-Disciplinary Meetings (MDT) in con junction with clinical colleagues both within the department and the wider hospital. There will also be a requirement to support the referral of material to external laboratories. These duties may vary depending on the site location. In addition to technical skills the candidates should be able to demonstrate a keen willingness to work within the team and be able to input into service improvement as needed. For further information please contact Alison Boyle, Section Lead 01535 293457 About us We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.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. Details Date posted 14 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 423-8293929 Job locations Airedale General Hospital Skipton Road Steeton BD20 6TD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list. If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation Job description Job responsibilities For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list. If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation