This role is to join a friendly professional team in histology, assisting senior staff in the provision of an efficient, effective, and comprehensive service in the cellular pathology department.
Participation in the junior rota covering all areas of laboratory processes, maintenance, and monitoring.
This post entails production of histological stained sections of surgical and post mortem tissues, which the consultant pathologist uses in diagnosis. This is to be of the highest quality possible ensuring patients' needs are of paramount importance.
Requires completed IBMS registration portfolio and experience in a histology laboratory and hold a current registration with the HCPC. Further training is encouraged, supported by CPD within the department.
Main duties of the job
As per the job description, to work to a high quality standard as required by HCPC, demonstrating the histology preparation techniques required to have achieved the HCPC registration, including:
1. Taking part in laboratory rota as required - cut up, immunocytochemistry (ICC) OSNA, special stains, main lab, throw out, and Digital Pathology.
2. Ensure all records are kept up to date and any non-conformities identified are recorded.
3. Take part in monitoring: temperature of ovens, refrigerators, freezers, wax baths, and water baths as required, air-flow levels, balance checks, levels of Formaldehyde and Xylene, reporting any anomalies to senior members of staff.
4. Assist in the audit process as directed.
5. Ensure there are adequate stocks of chemicals, reagents, and consumables.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
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Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
* Registration with the Health Professions Council as a biomedical scientist.
* A Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent.
* Participation in CPD.
Desirable
* Completion of registration portfolio.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of standard diagnostic methods in the relevant pathology discipline.
* Experience of working in a diagnostic cellular pathology laboratory as a BMS.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge and experience of histology laboratory working practices.
* Ability to recognise normal histology morphology and routine staining techniques.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
* Computer skills and use of Microsoft Office suite.
* Good manual dexterity & accurate pipetting skills.
* Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance processes.
Desirable
* Knowledge of safety regulations relating to safe working in pathology laboratories.
Special Circumstances
Essential
* Willingness/ability to travel to other sites.
* Willingness to work internal rotation.
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Wycombe General Hospital
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
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