Assistant Technical Officer (ATO)
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
Applications are invited from suitable candidates to join our busy team within the Cellular and Anatomical Pathology Department at University Hospital...
You will be part of a team providing a valuable support function to our Diagnostic Service, handling and processing patients' samples as part of the analytical process, with a particular role in processing of samples within the main Histology laboratory.
Applicants must have good basic dexterity, numeracy and literacy skills; technical aptitude, knowledge of Health and Safety issues; basic IT skills; be able to work well within a team and have an eye for detail.
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-C in Maths and English or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Science based learning
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Maintain accuracy and precision, whilst working within a busy environment
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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