Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the team within Cellular Pathology at EKHUFT and to help shape future strategy and services for our local population. The specific role requirement is to assist in the organisation and prioritisation of the cellular pathology team's workload, primarily in support of the multidisciplinary team meetings (MDM). The role will support and work with the team in order to provide a comprehensive medical secretarial and/or secretarial service, ensuring the delivery of a coordinated and consistent operational management service. Cellular pathology is known for its strong team spirit and open friendly culture. There is great emphasis on cross communication between the technical and diagnostic teams. The role of cellular pathology in the MDM directly influences patient treatment. Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN) is a formal partnership of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. Our 1000 colleagues provide services across the health and care sector to a population of nearly 2 million. Main duties of the job There are 22 multidisciplinary team meeting (MDM's) a week, and ahead of each meeting the diagnostic material (slides and reports) from all the histology and cytology cases due to be discussed at the meeting need to be assembled for review by the pathologist presenting to the MDT. This is a full-time activity and while other support staff are rotated through the activity, the band 4 AHCS co-ordinates all MDM activity. This role also provides additional support to the Pathway Coordinator position to ensure timely identification and prioritisation of Histology cases of patients on urgent diagnostic pathways that have not been identified as such by the requesting clinicians. KMPN are at an exciting point of our network development with a recommendation to form a joint venture across the four Trusts leading transformation. Our projects including single IT solutions, procurement and digital projects, to ensure our services are able to meet growing demand for our service users, patients and communities. You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in KMPN. We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of EKHUFT. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within the network. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. Date posted 30 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-4793DCB Job locations William Harvey Hospital Kennington Road Ashford TN24 0LZ Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential NVQ 4 or A Level in a Science subject eg Biology BTEC first certificate or similar in science. Foundation degree in science Desirable 2 Advanced levels such as Biology and chemistry Clinical skills and experience Essential A minimum of 2 years Previous Laboratory experience at Band 3 level Competent at routine section cutting and embedding Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels. Attention to detail, quality of presentation and accuracy. Desirable Able to cut 35 routine paraffin wax sections per hour Able to embed 60 routine paraffin wax blocks per hour Assist at specimen cut up 2 years previous laboratory experience in a cellular pathology laboratory Personal/professional attributes Essential Knowledge of the NHS/Public Sector would be an advantage Knowledge of medical terminology. Good knowledge of different types of samples received in the department and specimen acceptance criteria. Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential NVQ 4 or A Level in a Science subject eg Biology BTEC first certificate or similar in science. Foundation degree in science Desirable 2 Advanced levels such as Biology and chemistry Clinical skills and experience Essential A minimum of 2 years Previous Laboratory experience at Band 3 level Competent at routine section cutting and embedding Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels. Attention to detail, quality of presentation and accuracy. Desirable Able to cut 35 routine paraffin wax sections per hour Able to embed 60 routine paraffin wax blocks per hour Assist at specimen cut up 2 years previous laboratory experience in a cellular pathology laboratory Personal/professional attributes Essential Knowledge of the NHS/Public Sector would be an advantage Knowledge of medical terminology. Good knowledge of different types of samples received in the department and specimen acceptance criteria. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address William Harvey Hospital Kennington Road Ashford TN24 0LZ Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)