Job summary The Cellular Pathology department based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro is looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join the department as an Associate Practitioner in the Histopathology section. The department received 40,000 histopathology requests in 2024, which includes samples from the 900 Coronial PMs performed. The department includes a modern immunocytochemistry / molecular biology unit & provides a Rapid On-site Evaluation (ROSE) service to the EBUS/EUS clinics. Where over 300 samples a year are processed, assessed & reported on-site. As an Associate Practitioner the post holder will be required to conform to agreed standard operational procedures, policies, good laboratory practice and comply with the standards as required of ISO15189:2022 and the Human Tissue Authority. Main duties of the job This post will be suitable for applicants who already have experience working in a Cellular Pathology laboratory in a supporting role & are looking to further their career. The successful candidate will primarily be part of the Histopathology team & as such will be require to perform all technical duties associated with this role. There is also the potential to rotate through the Cytopathology section & prepare/process diagnostic Cytopathology samples, although this is not essential for this post. This is a full time, permanent post. The hours are currently within a framework of 07:00 - 17:00 hours, Monday-Friday. About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-6909777 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital - Treliske Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's - to include Maths, English & a Science IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I & II Experience Essential Experience working in pathology laboratory Experience of Cellular Pathology techniques - both Histopathology & Cytopathology Experience of using Pathology IT systems, such as LIMS, QPulse etc Practical & Intellectual Skills Essential Theoretical and practical knowledge of Cellular Pathology Practical knowledge & experience of sample receipting & booking in procedures Practical knowledge of using & maintaining equipment used within Cellular Pathology Disposition Essential Flexible and able to change priorities at short notice. Progressive and self-motivated. Good interpersonal skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's - to include Maths, English & a Science IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I & II Experience Essential Experience working in pathology laboratory Experience of Cellular Pathology techniques - both Histopathology & Cytopathology Experience of using Pathology IT systems, such as LIMS, QPulse etc Practical & Intellectual Skills Essential Theoretical and practical knowledge of Cellular Pathology Practical knowledge & experience of sample receipting & booking in procedures Practical knowledge of using & maintaining equipment used within Cellular Pathology Disposition Essential Flexible and able to change priorities at short notice. Progressive and self-motivated. Good interpersonal skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospital - Treliske Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)