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Assistant Technical Officer

3 months ago

Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time
We require an Assistant Technical Officer to work as part of a team within the Histology Main Laboratory.

A positive attitude to flexible working arrangements is required.


We are looking for a competent and versatile individual with a 'can do' attitude who is a good team player and communicator, willing to learn new skills to join our team.


Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.


You will be part of a team providing a valuable support function to our Diagnostic Service, handling and processing patients' samples as part of the analytical process, with a particular role in processing of samples within the main Histology laboratory.


Applicants must have good basic dexterity, numeracy and literacy skills; technical aptitude, knowledge of Health and Safety issues; basic IT skills; be able to work under pressure within a team and have an eye for detail.


  • To assist the Biomedical Scientists (BMS) in the preparation and processing of tissue specimens submitted for histological examination and biological material submitted for nongynaecological cytology examination.
  • Prioritise and separate urgent and other clinically indicated samples for immediate action by staff.
  • Undertake Specimen Reception duties.
  • Undertake cutup duties.
  • To assist the BMS staff in the preparation of slides microscopic examination.
  • Cut sections from blocks using the high level skills acquired during training to produce sections that are artefact free and of the necessary quality. When the appropriate level of expertise is demonstrated, there will be a requirement for the post holder to cut levels from blocks of small biopsy material.
  • To assist in the maintenance and running of any laboratory equipment as directed. This will include maintaining cleanliness to the necessary standard, discarding waste chemical solutions, replenishment of fresh solutions and use of the instrument.
  • To participate in the entry of data into the laboratory computer system during the various stages of processing.
  • To extract slides, reports and all necessary items for the multiple clinical and nonclinical meetings.
  • To participate it the collection, receipt, safe storage and disposal of reagents and other supplies.
  • To maintain an adequate supply of clean glassware, make up solutions and collect chemicals from the various stores as required.