Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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.
Main duties of the job
* Operate a wide range of histology equipment safely and accurately.
* 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.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all 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, including commitments to professional development and policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.
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.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application, please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 4 qualification e.g. NVQ, HNC, BTEC, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part II) plus extensive laboratory experience or Foundation Level Degree.
* Other relevant courses regarding H&S, supervision, quality or training.
Experience
* Experience with a range of laboratory techniques.
* Discipline-specific NHS laboratory experience.
Skills and Knowledge
* Keyboard and basic IT skills.
* Awareness of Health & Safety issues.
* Effective communication skills, written and oral.
* Evidence of good manual dexterity.
* Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time while performing scientific analysis.
* Ability to follow and work to SOP and Policy.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work.
Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
* Patients first - Understanding of how laboratory services are part of the patient pathway and impact on patient care.
* Respectful - Developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
* Ownership - Understand the need to accept responsibility for own actions and ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
* Unity - Ability to work as part of a team.
* Delivery - Ability to work within defined timescales.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata for part-time staff.
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