Job Summary
Applications are invited for a full-time Pathology Assistant post in Histopathology and Cytopathology. The main purpose of the post is to support the clinical work of Cellular Pathology consultants, primarily comprising "cut-up". This work can be delegated to a suitably trained junior colleague, freeing up consultant time for functions that cannot be delegated, such as writing pathology reports and attending Multidisciplinary Cancer Meetings. The candidate should have a Biological sciences degree, preferably MBBS or MBBCh and FRCPath or equivalents, and a background in general histopathology experience. Proven experience of "cut-up" in a hospital Histopathology laboratory is required. The candidate should be willing to work one day during the weekend if the need arises.
Main Duties of the Job
The main purpose of the post is to support the clinical work of Cellular Pathology consultants, primarily comprising "cut-up". This work can be delegated to a suitably trained junior colleague, freeing up consultant time for functions that cannot be delegated, such as writing pathology reports and attending Multidisciplinary Cancer Meetings.
About Us
We're an organization that is continuously improving, driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.
We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and eliminate corridor care.
Our patients benefit from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing an extra 88,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff come from 146 different countries and are from black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly, and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
Date Posted: 14 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 162-6680-AV
Job Locations: Queen's Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG
Job Responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online. However, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form, or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Essential: Biological sciences degree
* Desirable: MBBS or MBBCh and FRCPath or equivalents
Experience/Knowledge
* Essential: Background general histopathology experience
* Essential: Proven experience of "cut-up" in a hospital Histopathology laboratory
Skills/Abilities
* Essential: Ability to work as part of a team or independently
* Essential: Ability to work under pressure
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.
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Queen's Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG
Employer's Website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/
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