Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time position (7.5 hours per week) as an Assistant Healthcare Scientist to support the Cellular Pathology service within East Kent. Cellular Pathology is based at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, providing a wide range of cellular diagnostics in a team-based environment. This position would ideally suit a candidate wishing to be trained and developed in this role.
Pathology provides a full microbiology, clinical biochemistry, immunology, haematology, blood transfusion, laboratory haemophilia, and cellular pathology service to the patients of EKUHFT, general practitioners, community healthcare, and private hospitals in east Kent.
Specific role requirement is to work in both the histology and cytology sections of the cellular pathology department, at WHH, as required and undertake duties to support Biomedical Scientists in the preparation and examination of biological samples.
Main duties of the job
Cellular Pathology services have been integrated across East Kent for several years. Laboratory services are based at the WHH, Ashford. We provide histopathology, non-gynaecological cytology, and autopsy services to EKHUFT and general practitioners within the region.
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 cellular pathology service is UKAS accredited to ISO15189 standards and the mortuary service appropriately HTA accredited.
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.
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.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
* Good sound educational background
Desirable
* 4 GCSEs grade 1 passes (or equivalent) including Maths, English, 2 science subjects
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
* Demonstrates ability to provide and receive routine information, which may sometimes be sensitive or complex.
* Able to communicate information using written and verbal communication skills.
* Able to minimise interpersonal conflict.
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
* Keyboard proficient.
* Word processing skills.
* Ability to be adaptable and multi-skilled.
* Attention to detail, quality of presentation, and accuracy.
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels.
* Team player but can also work on own initiative.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Previous clerical experience.
Desirable
* Knowledge of the NHS/Public Sector would be an advantage.
* Knowledge of medical terminology.
* Previous Laboratory experience.
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
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