Supervisory Healthcare Science Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to supervise Healthcare Science Assistant staff within the preparation laboratory of the Cytology Department. The successful candidate will help steer service development and transformation, assisting in the introduction of new work streams. An understanding of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme and molecular testing is expected. Full training opportunities will be provided to develop knowledge and skills.
Key responsibilities
- Directly supervise HCSA staff within the preparation laboratory of the Cytology Department.
- Steer service development and transformation within the laboratory.
- Assist in the introduction of new work streams as necessary.
- Participate in the management of the department.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 diploma in Pathology Support or equivalent
- GCSE grade C or above English
- Demonstrable experience as a Health Care Science Assistant
- Evidence of Training & Competency Assessing Staff
- Good keyboard skills
- Communication skills resolving problems difficult conversations
Desirable criteria
- Previous supervisory experience
- A working knowledge of a laboratory environment.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Supervisory Healthcare Science Assistant
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
Post available: 1 x 37.5hr per week.
Hours Tuesday to Saturday 7am - 3pm (Saturday 7.5 hours start time flexible between 7am and 6pm)
An enthusiastic and highly motivated individual is required for this post in a rapidly expanding section of the Pathology Department.
This post will involve direct supervision of HCSA staff within the preparation laboratoryof the Cytology Department. The Laboratory is fully committed to service development and transformation and the HCSA supervisors are expected to steer this process and assist in the introduction of new work streams as necessary.
Derby Cytology is one of 8 laboratories in England responsible for delivering the NHS Cervical Screening Programme using a molecular high risk HPV test. Therefore an understanding of the principles and practice of the NHSCSP and an awareness of molecular testing would be expected.
Main duties of the job
You should have an interest in science, be self-confident and motivated. You must possess a wide range of skills demonstrating good numeracy and literacy, a high standard of verbal and written English, keyboard data entry skills and attention to detail is essential.
Applicants must be educated to at least NVQ level 3 or equiv
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