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Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to work as an Associate Practitioner in this friendly, well-equipped Cellular Pathology department, which processes approximately 35,000 samples per year, providing essential services to the Trust and the wider health care community.
You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and your work will ensure that the department continues to deliver a high quality, timely and effective service, where patient experience and safety is central.
The role will require the post-holder to be flexible and highly organised, able to align their values with those of the organisation and to work as part of an enthusiastic team with a 'can-do' positive attitude.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of routine Cellular Pathology including specimen reception, microtomy, embedding, special staining techniques, and Immunohistochemistry. Developmental opportunities are available for specimen dissection for RCPATH category A specimens, Quality Management and Health & Safety.
Experience of working in a Cellular Pathology laboratory, whilst not essential would be advantageous. The post holder will also be expected to help support the training and development of junior staff.
Working for our organisation
The Cellular Pathology Department is in an exciting period of service development and is in the process of implementing a Digital Pathology solution. We are currently verifying the Roche Vantage tracking system and all key lab equipment was refreshed in the summer of 2021 which will enable us to continue providing a high quality service for our patients and service users.
The central Histology laboratory service is situated on the Royal Hampshire Hospital site in Winchester with a small satellite team based at the Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital. The post holder will work as part of the team based at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital.
Hampshire Hospitals Cellular Pathology is accredited by UKAS to ISO15189:2012 and complies with HTA standards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential criteria
* Foundation degree, equivalent education/qualifications in Healthcare Science
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in a Cellular Pathology (or other) laboratory setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Be able to follow technically complex procedures and protocols
* Ability to organise own workload and demonstrate initiative
Desirable criteria
* Experience of performing Histology techniques e.g. embedding, microtomy, staining
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Evidence of the ability to work individually and as part of a team
* Demonstration of excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of training or mentoring a colleague
Our commitment to you:
We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
The paperwork:
* HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first - as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
* Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
* All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
* In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
* This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
* Associate Practitioner - JD & PS (PDF, 538.5KB)
* HHFT Employee Rewards & Benefits (PDF, 723.8KB)
* Tackling Climate Change at Hampshire Hospitals (PDF, 4.9MB)
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