Job Summary
The Cellular Pathology Laboratory (main base RSCH, Brighton) within the newly formed University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust deals with approximately 36,000 Histology requests and 4,500 Cytology requests per annum.
In addition to routine Histology, the department also undertakes work in Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Special Stains, Electron Microscopy, Diagnostic Cytology, Frozen sections, Brain smears and Digital Pathology.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an associate practitioner to join our busy team. Applicants must be currently working in a UKAS accredited Cellular Pathology laboratory and be educated to foundation degree level, or similar.
As an associate practitioner the post holder is responsible for a variety of tasks that assist in the smooth operation of the section in order to deliver a specialised, diagnostic service, which contributes to the clinical care of the patient.
This position will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and the post-holder will be held accountable to the HR policies and procedures of University Hospitals Sussex.
Routine opening hours are 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday.
Applicants looking for a trainee BMS position need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The individuals' key responsibilities will include routine maintenance of all equipment, specimen data entry, supporting cut up, undertaking routine paraffin wax embedding, sectioning and H&E staining.
Associate Practitioners are also delegated responsibility for managing the consumable needs of the department, including placing orders and stock management, by the Lead Biomedical Scientist.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with the departmental Health and Safety and Quality officers, ensuring the laboratory is compliant with both UKAS and HSE standards.
Full training will be provided, but the successful candidate will be expected to complete appropriate competencies within a reasonable time period as directed by the departmental training officer.
Candidate Information Pack: Candidate Information Pack
Date posted: 17 January 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 279-6883193-JAN25
Job locations: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the routine Cellular Pathology rotas. Rotating through all areas of the laboratory as directed by senior staff, including:
* Specimen Reception
* Cut up support
* Embedding
* Microtomy
* Equipment maintenance and first line troubleshooting
* Stock control and batch acceptance
* Ordering and receipting of stock
* Collation and recording of specimens that require outsourcing for external reporting
* Work with Senior BMS team in expediting samples from patients on the cancer pathway
* Completion of audits to ensure UKAS and HSE compliance
* Work with Quality Officer with regards to root cause analysis and corrective actions
* Special stains
* Support the Immunocytochemistry department
* Deal with telephone enquiries in a sensitive manner
* Participate in the training of new staff
Education and Experience
Essential
* Foundation degree, BTEC higher national Diploma or equivalent
* Currently working in a UKAS accredited Cellular Pathology laboratory
* Demonstrate that they understand the job role and have highlighted their transferable skills
Desirable
* Experience using relevant laboratory equipment
* Proven ability to use a laboratory tracking system
* Experience of conducting audits within a laboratory setting
* Proven ability to use Excel
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Employer's website: UHSussex
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