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Job reference: 002427
Salary: Band 4 - £28,392-£31,157
Closing date: 09/11/2026
Department: Histopathology
Location: St James’s University Hospital
Division: Pathology CSU
Hours Per Week: 37.5

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Job Description

For questions about this job, contact:

Name - Carla Given
Position - Advanced Biomedical Scientist
Email - charlotte.given@nhs.net
Phone number - 0113 2068855

Shortlisting Date: 09/11/2026
Interview Date: TBC

Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, proactive and motivated individual to join the Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre in Leeds as a Tissue Co-ordinator. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of molecular testing and whole-genome sequencing services across the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Association of Acute Trusts region, playing an important role in supporting requesting, sample coordination and reporting workflows.

The successful applicant will be organised, flexible and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of scientific, medical, administrative and laboratory colleagues. Excellent IT and data-handling skills are essential, together with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex healthcare environment.

Why you should join our Team

The Cellular Pathology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a forward‑thinking, innovative and continually improving service. We were the first laboratory in the UK to digitally scan 100% of surgical slides and also introduced the UK’s first automated tissue sectioners. We are a regional Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre and a pilot site for the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad, supported by dedicated Transformation and Pathology Technology & Innovation Leads.

As a large teaching hospital, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with a strong emphasis on training, development and progression for staff at all levels. The department processes a wide range of specialist work and provides Histopathology, Non‑Gynae Cytology, Andrology, Muscle, Nerve, Immunohistochemistry, Molecular and Mortuary services. There are excellent opportunities to contribute to innovation, quality improvement and service development while working alongside experienced and committed colleagues.

We have UKAS accreditation to ISO15189:2022 standards.


What you will bring to the role

We are looking for an applicant who can bring:

  • Excellent IT skills, including the ability to use standard software packages such as Microsoft Excel and quality management systems.
  • Experience of clinical record data handling, database management or maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with UKAS and RCPath requirements.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities to ensure proactive measures are taken to meet agreed turnaround times.
  • Excellent attention to detail when working with patient, clinical and project information.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to be utilised in assisting CPGC leadership planning and collaborating with WGS leads, multidisciplinary teams and regional WYAAT cellular pathology departments
  • Excellent hand to eye coordination for the macrodissection of tumour-rich areas identified and marked by a pathologist/advanced practitioner on glass slides,
  • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • A flexible, proactive approach to work; previous experience in a clinical laboratory or complex healthcare environment would be advantageous.
  • Maintain own competence in established procedures and participate in relevant training where required.
  • Supports with identification of service improvement opportunities and implementation of improvement actions


Please see the attached Job description for further information about this vacancy


About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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