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Job overview

The role of the Histopathology department is to provide a specialist diagnostic service to patients. Histology is the study of tissues and organs through the examination of the microscopical architecture of tissues and the relationship between the different types of cells and tissue types found within tissues and organs.

This post holder will support qualified staff in the Histopathology department based at Harrogate District Hospital in the provision of a specialist diagnostic service. Under supervision the post holder will perform technical procedure procedures to assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease. The post holder will be involved with direct handling of potentially high risk uncontained body tissues and fluids from patients.

Main duties of the job

Under supervision, perform routine diagnostic testing procedures in the laboratory on a rotational basis as determined by the senior BMS staff and prioritise own workload appropriately whilst following agreed protocols and procedures. Tasks include:

• Assess the suitability of samples presented for analysis and take appropriate decisions in the case of an unsuitable sample
• Correctly match specimens, request forms and patient details and take appropriate action when there are discrepancies
• Accurately identify specimens from clinical data supplied so that the specimens can be correctly entered on the computer system. a
• Take accurate descriptive notes whilst assisting the pathologist at specimen dissection
• Produce digital images of specimens
• Decontamination of the cut up area following specimen dissection in accordance with laboratory protocols
• Filing of tissue specimens
• Carry out routine automated staining techniques
• Ensuring that processing and staining machines are supplied with fresh reagents and are maintained regularly as per department protocol

We are looking for an individual with a positive can-do attitude, who demonstrates this through commitment to the role, passion for patient care and who enjoys working as part of a team.  Working in our team of dedicated employees you’ll help us provide diagnostic results in a professional manner reflecting our core values and beliefs.

Working for our organisation

If you’re friendly and enthusiastic with a passion for teamwork, our busy laboratory could be just the place for you to enjoy working.  An exciting opportunity has become available for a  Support Practitioner to join our high quality, UKAS accredited Histopathology laboratory at Harrogate District Hospital as part of the Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP . Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture Pathology service between Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high quality Pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users. The successful potholder will be employed directly by Harrogate Hospital.

The pathology team at Harrogate is a highly regarded service having an excellent reputation with service users. The focus of the department is on delivery of a high quality service with patients at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is to achieve excellence every time.

The team at Harrogate is small and friendly requiring a high degree of team work and co-operation from its members so candidates should be prepared to be part of the close knit environment fostered in the department.