Assisting senior staff in the provision of an efficient, effective and comprehensive service in the cellular pathology department.
Participation in the junior rota covering all areas of laboratory processes, maintenance and monitoring.
This post entails the production of histological stained sections of surgical and post-mortem tissues, which the consultant pathologist uses in diagnosis.
This is to be of the highest quality possible, ensuring patients' needs are of paramount importance.
Requires completed IBMS registration portfolio and experience in a histology laboratory, and must hold a current registration with the HCPC.
Further training is encouraged, supported by CPD within the department.
Main Duties of the Job
To join a friendly, dedicated team of colleagues who work to a high-quality standard as required by HCPC, demonstrating the histology preparation techniques required to have achieved the HCPC registration.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* Registration with the Health Professions Council as a biomedical scientist
* Completion of registration portfolio
* A Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
* Participation in CPD
EXPERIENCE
* Experience of standard diagnostic methods in the relevant pathology discipline
* Experience of working in a diagnostic cellular pathology laboratory as a BMS
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
* Ability to recognise normal histology morphology and routine staining techniques
* Knowledge of safety regulations relating to safe working in pathology laboratories
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
* Computer skills and use of Microsoft Office suite
* Good manual dexterity & accurate pipetting skills
* Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance processes
* Knowledge and experience of histology laboratory working practices
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
* Willingness/ability to travel to other sites
* Willingness to work internal rotation
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.
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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