The post holder will work as a member of the Cellular Pathology team providing data, scientific and technical services used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This department consists of Histology, Diagnostic non-gynae cytology and the mortuary.
Where appropriate the post holder will work under the guidance of more experience staff in undertaking the scientific tasks in most sections of the department. Assisting senior staff in training of new staff as required.
The post holder will be expected to ensure the effective delivery of a high quality service that meets the needs and requirements of all users, meeting the requirements to maintain continuing accreditation with UKAS ISO 15189 and continuing compliance with other statutory and non-statutory bodies.
1. Assist and support registered Biomedical Scientists in providing a professional laboratory service to all users.
2. To carry out duties with supervision that may require decision making but always with reference to senior or clinical staff.
3. To work in a designated area of the department under supervision of a section leader but, organise own work activities to ensure all work is completed to the appropriate quality and timely standard,
4. Work in accordance with SOP’s to ensure consistent delivery of a high quality histopathology and diagnostic non gynae cytology service
5. Assist BMS and consultant staff at surgical specimen assessment.
6. To sort and label specimens quickly and accurately and know how to follow policy on mislabelled and mislaid specimens.
7. To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:
- Caring – Design and deliver care around each individual patient’s needs and wants.
- Safe – Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes first
- Responsible – All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation
- Value Each Other – Value each other's contribution
- Inspiring - We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
This advert closes on Sunday 19 Jan 2025