Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Support Services
Band 2
Job overview
We are looking for applications from enthusiastic individuals to join our busy team within the Cellular and Anatomical Pathology department at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. We have a fixed term opportunity for 12 months in the first instance, where the preliminary focus of the role will be to work within the dissection team with a key goal to help maintain the workload capacity focusing on improving cancer diagnosis turn around times.
A positive attitude towards flexible working arrangements is required.
We are looking for a competent and versatile individual with a 'can do' attitude who is a good team player and communicator, willing to learn new skills to join our team. We are going through some exciting developments within Pathology and now is a good time to join the team and be part of this change.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
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 under pressure within a team and have an eye for detail.
Working for our organisation
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. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To assist the Biomedical Scientists (BMS) in the preparation and processing of tissue specimens submitted for histological examination and biological material submitted for non-gynaecological cytology examination.
- To work in dissection area of the laboratory as a main area of responsibility of this role
- Prioritise and separate urgent and other clinically indicated samples for immediate action by staff.
- Undertake specimen cut-up duties.
- To assist the BMS staff in the preparation of slides microscopic examination.
- Cut sections from blocks using the high level skills acquired during training to produce sections that are artefact free and of the necessary quality. When the appropriate level of expertise is demonstrated, there will be a requirement for the post holder to cut levels from blocks of small biopsy material.
- To assist in the maintenance and running of any laboratory equipment as directed. This will include maintaining cleanliness to the necessary standard, discarding waste chemical solutions, replenishment of fresh solutions and use of the instrument.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good basic education, GCSE A-C in maths and English or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable criteria
- Science based learning
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills, Proven knowledge of Microsoft office applications
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable experience of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
- Communication skills
- Effectively organise and prioritise own work
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Keers
- Job title
- Technical Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 430851
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