Histology Clerical Support Worker | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,272 pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	26 Aug 2026

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Summary

A vacancy has arisen at University Hospitals Dorset pathology hub based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site for a clerical support worker working as part of the Cellular Pathology team

Base location - Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview date - Thursday, 13th August 2026

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities of the post will include providing a clerical support role to assist in the organisation of the Cellular Pathology service

The work will involve various clerical and administrative duties including input of data on the computer, checking patient details, basic office tasks, scanning and microscope slide archiving and retrieval. Full training will be provided. Previous experience of computers and key board skill would be an advantage. The post requires attention to detail, accuracy, commitment and an ability to work as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will be able to prioritise and organise their own workload and will have confidence in dealing with colleagues and GP’s,

clinicians etc. The post requires attention to detail, commitment and an ability to work as part of a team.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust’s Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.

See job description and person specification listed in associated documents

· To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information

· For maintaining confidentiality in matters concerning patient’s details and reports

· Computer tasks as required eg data entry, posting copies of results to GP’s and clinicians

· To use the Laboratory Computer System (CliniSys Winpath) according to the authorised protocols

· To use Trust wide IT systems as appropriate following Trust Policies, guidelines and procedures

· Maintain an efficient archive filing system for microscope slides, copy reports and to maintain accurate records of all slides leaving the department

· To retrieve slides and reports as required

· Receipt of specimens and following the departmental policy and standard operational procedures for the acceptance and validation of patient’s demographic details

· Scanning forms into computer

· Safe and efficient handling of patient's reports and specimens and seeking assistance when appropriate

· Proper use and care of office equipment

· To comply with good laboratory practices required for the standards of UKAS Accreditation (ISO15189) including Health and Safety

This advert closes on Friday 7 Aug 2026

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