An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Department of Histopathology at the SYB Pathology Royal Hallamshire Hospital site. We are looking to recruit Associate Practitioners to join our laboratory team.
The successful candidates will be required to undertake roles in specimen dissection, specimen preparation and processing in the main laboratory, tinctorial and immunohistochemical staining methods, as well as a range of other duties including computer data entry and operation of laboratory equipment.
Participation in the planned expansion to working hours; 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday, Weekend and Bank Holiday working rotas is expected.
* Operate a wide range of histology equipment safely and accurately.
* Perform routine histological techniques.
* Embedding of surgical specimens into paraffin wax according to protocol.
* Section paraffin material according to protocol.
* Perform and understand the application of a variety of tinctorial staining techniques.
* Perform routine immunohistochemistry techniques.
* Orientate and photograph specimens and archive the images.
* Safely handle reagents required for histological techniques, including formalin.
* Prepare solutions according to SOP, adhere to COSHH regulations including safe disposal of chemicals/reagents.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: David Leff
Job title: Acting Deputy Lab Manager
Email address: david.leff@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0114 2713111
Sue Barkworth
Histopathology PA
Email: susan.barkworth@nhs.net
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