Histology Laboratory Assistant

4 weeks ago


York, York City, United Kingdom York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Associate Practitioner (AP) posts to support our registered Biomedical Scientists within the histopathology laboratory at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This busy department provides a full diagnostic service to the Trust, and we are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team.

Applicants must be able to commit to and demonstrate the Trust Values and Behaviours.

The core hours are 08:30am until 05:00pm.

Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to organise an informal visit prior to interview using the contact details provided.

Main Duties of the Job

As an Associate Practitioner at the Band 4 level, you will be expected to demonstrate competency at a Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA Band 3) level or equivalent, and have significant experience of working in a histopathology or a similar pathology environment.

Experience of embedding and microtomy is desirable, and training will be provided.

You will be required to have excellent organisational skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work using your own initiative to meet tight deadlines.

You must be able to work with minimum supervision.

About Us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff, including access to the NHS Pension Scheme, 27 days holiday rising to 33 days, and a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions.

We also offer a variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave, confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, and an extensive range of learning and development opportunities.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Close attention to detail able to work precisely and accurately
  • Good communication skills - written and oral
  • Able to demonstrate and use initiative appropriately
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Good interpersonal and team working skills
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Desirable

  • Familiarity with hospital LIMS systems
  • Experience of microtomy - able to produce tissue sections from embedded blocks
  • Experience of embedding, morphological alignment of tissue within molten wax.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in laboratory sciences or equivalent (IBMS Certificates of Achievement part 1 and 2 with lab experience) plus additional theoretical or applied training in specific discipline

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience in an NHS pathology laboratory
  • Knowledge, competence and understanding of the role of histopathology in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an NHS Histology laboratory
  • Supervisory experience
  • Understanding of health and safety
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours


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