To work in a small team to cover all of the duties for specimen reception, specimen dissection, machine maintenance and laboratory duties. This will include washing up and filing. Attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to concentrate in an often noisy and busy environment is essential.
Main duties of the job
Receiving histology and cytology specimens into the Department and recording the date and time. Checking that all specimens received fulfill the criteria for Specimen acceptance, i.e., patient's details on the specimen container and on the request form are correct and match. That the nature of the specimen is clearly identified on the container and form and rejecting specimens that do not fulfill the acceptance criteria.
Preparing the Cut-up bench on a daily basis, prior to the commencement of macro-dissection by the Histopathologists and Biomedical scientists. Storage and retrieval of examined specimens as required. Assisting the Histopathologists during the Cut-up procedure. Booking specimens into the Laboratory computer system.
Using and maintaining the Department's tissue processors and other equipment. Performing the cover slipping of stained slides after routine Haematoxylin and Eosin staining.
Preparing chemical and dye solutions used to test diagnostic material.
About us
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities; speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you, and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals, and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE, and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
* GCSE passes in Maths, English, and Science or equivalent
* An interest in pathology
* Knowledge of Cellular Pathology techniques and processes
* To be able 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.
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata, per annum.
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