Biomedical Support Worker (NHS AfC: Band 2) - Cellular Pathology - Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust – West Yorkshire
To assist in the provision of the cellular pathology and mortuary service for the trust's hospitals and CCGs. You will rotate regularly through different sections of the department, performing cellular pathology laboratory duties as described in standard operating procedures and health and safety procedures. You will also train new members of staff and be involved with service development through the laboratory and clinical audit. Continuous professional development will be encouraged. Occasional cross-site work will be required.
* Liaising with other members of staff within the department on a routine basis to ensure safe and efficient daily operation.
* Taking receipt of clinical samples from wards, clinics, and GPs, checking the integrity of the sample.
* Unpacking samples with reference to health and safety procedures and the minimum data set requirements for labelling the sample and request form.
* Preparing non-gynaecological specimens following departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
* Assisting pathologists and BMS staff during specimen dissection.
* Understanding, performing, and documenting daily quality checks on equipment.
* Undertaking BSW duties throughout the cellular pathology and mortuary department as required.
* Block, slide, and card filing, scanning, and retrieval on site and across site.
Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic person to work full time, assisting the scientific and technical staff in the cellular pathology department. The cellular pathology laboratory prepares samples for histology, non-gynae cytology, and andrology, and has a mortuary facility at Calderdale and Huddersfield.
The work involves specimen reception, computer entry, and general assistance with routine technical duties throughout the department including the mortuary. The successful applicant will preferably have an understanding of cellular pathology, basic IT knowledge, and experience of working in a pathology department. There will be a requirement to cross-site to Huddersfield.
* Participating in regular supervision.
* Attending all mandatory training.
* Participating annually in identifying, developing, and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
* Complying with all Trust policies, procedures, and protocols.
* Carrying out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
* Seeking advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
* Maintaining professional conduct including appearance at all times.
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