FULL TIME PERMANENT POST 37.5 HOURS A WEEK. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the busy Cellular Pathology team at Stockport's Pathology Department. The Department handles in excess of 21,000 surgical histology requests and 1600 non-gynaecological specimens per year.
Main duties of the job
Candidates will be required to have Cellular Pathology knowledge and experience along with excellent communication skills. You will be working alongside Medical Laboratory Assistants, Assistant Practitioners, Biomedical Scientists, Junior Medical staff, and Consultant Pathologists. Following relevant training, you will be expected to rotate through all sections of the laboratory (specimen dissection, specimen reception, main laboratory, administration, and digital pathology).
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Preparation of routine histology samples including embedding and microtomy and routine staining.
* Preparation of non-gynae cytology samples including staining.
* Contributes towards ensuring samples flow through the laboratory in line with the Cancer Pathway and Multidisciplinary Team meeting timescales.
* Supervising and training MLA staff and producing the rota.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively, and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualifications (Maths/Science/English GCSE Grade C & Above - or Equivalent)
* Relevant Degree Qualification
Experience
* Experience in Cellular Pathology
Attention to detail/tailored application
* Knowledge of Cellular Pathology
Ability to fulfil role
* Experience of leadership/supervision
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.
£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata.
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