Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Supervise the staff in the Non-Gynaecological Cytology preparation laboratory.
Perform Non-Gynaecological preparation room duties at St Peter's Hospital.
Assist in the provision of an efficient service to all users of the Cytopathology Department.
Maintain equipment and keep records in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
Main duties of the job
1. Be familiar with the departmental LIMS (laboratory Information management system).
2. Allocate each sample and request form a unique laboratory number.
3. Record specimen descriptions and clinical details before preparation and choose appropriate preparation methodologies based on them.
4. Preparation of non-gynaecological samples manually using complex semi-automated equipment (Hologic T2000).
5. Use material safety data sheets and COSH risk assessments to minimize risks involved in the use of hazardous substances.
6. Ensure that the Standard Operating Procedures are followed by all preparation laboratory staff.
7. Accept stock deliveries and ensure items and quantities are correct.
8. Maintain and clean machines and instruments used in the NG preparation laboratory within the scope of the SOP.
9. Ensure the correct use of disinfectants and detergents according to COSH regulations and laboratory protocols.
10. Ensure that other routine laboratory tasks, such as slide filing, are kept up to date to assist in archive material retrieval.
11. Supervise the preparation laboratory staff in their duties ensuring that working hours are adhered to and that workflow in the laboratories is timely and efficient.
12. Train new members of Cytology support staff during their training period and act as a point of contact with the Cytology management team.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
* On-site Nurseries.
* On-site staff cafes.
* On-site parking.
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes, and home electronics.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit: www.asph-careers.org.
Job responsibilities
1. Be familiar with the departmental LIMS (laboratory Information management system).
2. Allocate each sample and request form a unique laboratory number.
3. Check the identity of the patient and specimen details described on the request form for a match with those on the specimen container and resolve any discrepancies.
4. Record specimen descriptions and clinical details before preparation and choose appropriate preparation methodologies based on them.
5. Preparation of non-gynaecological samples manually using complex semi-automated equipment (Hologic T2000).
6. Preparation of non-gynaecological specimens for microscopic examination including handling of potential high-risk samples in a microbiological safety cabinet while wearing appropriate PPE.
7. Use material safety data sheets and COSH risk assessments to minimize risks involved in the use of hazardous substances.
8. Stain slides using automated instruments.
9. Mount stained microscope slides manually and using an automated cover slipping machine.
10. Ensure that the Standard Operating Procedures are followed by all preparation laboratory staff.
11. Check and maintain stock levels and advise a senior member of staff when these fall below specified levels.
12. Accept stock deliveries and ensure items and quantities are correct.
13. Ensure that resources are used efficiently with regard to storage conditions and stock expiry dates.
14. Maintain and clean machines and instruments used in the NG preparation laboratory within the scope of the SOP.
15. Ensure the correct use of disinfectants and detergents according to COSH regulations and laboratory protocols.
16. Answer telephone inquiries in accordance with laboratory protocol to provide an effective and user-friendly service.
17. Supervise the staff in the Non-Gynaecological Cytology preparation laboratory.
18. Work closely with the NG Cytology team, leading in the planning and organization of staffing and rotas.
19. Train new members of Cytology support staff during their training period and act as a point of contact with the Cytology management team.
Person Specification
* Good education to NVQ level 4.
* IBMS certificate of achievement (Part 2) or foundation degree. Alternatively, education to A level standard preferably including a science subject plus knowledge and experience of relevant specialist science/laboratory procedures, or equivalent level knowledge and skill by training and experience in a laboratory.
* Knowledge and experience of relevant specialist laboratory procedures.
* Experience and knowledge of routine non-gynae processing techniques.
* Experience and knowledge required to train and supervise less experienced staff.
* Good Team Member.
* Use of BSPS LIMS e.g. Winpath Enterprise to include accessing patient results.
* Experience knowledge of routine Non-Gynae processing techniques.
* Equivalent level of knowledge and skill by training and experience in a laboratory.
* Ability to supervise the staff in the Non-Gynaecological Cytology preparation laboratory.
* Experience of working in a BSPS pathology laboratory or equivalent.
* Ability to stain slides using automated or manual instruments.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cytology Department, St Peter's Hospital
£27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum inc. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
323-ACS8402-ED
Job locations
Cytology Department, St Peter's Hospital
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