Job overview
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out scientific analytical work on clinical samples within the Histopathology Department at Centre for Molecular Pathology (CMP) Sutton, providing a diagnostic service both for the Trust’s clinicians and also for those in the national and international community seeking second opinion.
The post holder will rotate through all sections of the Department performing core and advanced procedures as required.
The post holder may when required deputise for a Section Manager in their absence. Duties will include, amongst others, specimen processing and preparation, data entry of requests, equipment maintenance and liaison with other hospital staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
1. Good judgment, analytical, perceptive, eye for detail
2. Able to deal with all simple day to day problems and trouble shooting
3. Good interpersonal skills
4. Ability to express themselves clearly
5. Ability to write clearly and concisely
6. Ability to write clearly and concisely
7. Ability to use in-house IT systems
8. Ability to use Microsoft software or equivalent
9. Educational qualification in mathematics
10. Ability to perform complex scientific calculations and data analysis
Desirable criteria
11. Awareness of organisational and logistical issues
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
12. Commitment to team working
13. Ambitious, evidence of personal development
14. Able to work unsupervised
Desirable criteria
15. Flexible approach to work
16. Self-confident, contributes to laboratory meetings
17. Enthusiasm for role, job and profession
Experience
Essential criteria
18. Full understanding of EQA & IQA and their implications
19. Degree in biomedical science
20. HCPC registration
21. Experience of working in all areas of relevant routine laboratory
22. Able to understand/ follow SOPs
23. Full understanding of all laboratory H&S procedures
24. Able to work to deadlines
Desirable criteria
25. Evidence of post graduate study
26. Completed specialist portfolio or extensive post registration experience
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.