Associate Practitioner Cellular Pathology

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bolton is looking for an Associate Practitioner to support the Cellular Pathology Department. The role involves routine processing of histopathology specimens, assisting in dissections, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have a Foundation degree in a biomedical subject and experience in NHS Pathology. Strong teamwork, manual dexterity, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS Pathology Laboratory.
• Knowledge of Histopathology processes and Quality Control processes.
• Practical experience of embedding, microtomy, and audit.

Responsibilities

• Assist specimen reception team.
• Prepare Non-gynae Cytology Samples.
• Assist in dissections and embedding.
• Perform Special Stains.
• Maintain equipment.

Skills

Teamworking skills

Good manual dexterity

Ability to work under pressure

Multitasking

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office

Problem-solving skills

Motivation to learn new skills

Education

Foundation degree in biomedical subject

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

ECDL or other IT qualification

Job description

1 x Permanent and 1 x Fixed Term/Secondment.

We have two vacancies for Associate Practitioner posts available for candidates with relevant experience in Histopathology to work within the Cellular Pathology Department at Royal Bolton Hospital. The successful candidates will form part of a team which prides itself on consistently meeting the RCPath turn around time targets. The post holder will rotate throughout the department and will be actively involved in assisting dissections as well as undertaking embedding, microtomy and special stains.

Please note these posts are not intended for trainee BMS candidates looking to complete the registration portfolio .

Main duties of the job

This role will involve the routine processing of histopathology tissue specimens andnon-gynae samples. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain all protocols within the department, in line with ISO 15189 standards. You will work as part of a team of highly dedicated scientific and ancillary staff to ensure the quality of all tests performed using internal and external quality schemes. You will perform specialist automated and manual tests throughout the department and be involved in auditing processes, reagent control, and maintenance of equipment. You will rotate through all sections of the department including microtomy, embedding and special stains and will be actively involved in assisting dissection/specimen reception and performing non-gynae cytology sample preparation techniques.

About us

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton with 678 beds.

The CQC has rated us as Good with Outstanding leadership. We have good clinical performance and sound operations that are rooted in patient safety and a highly engaged workforce whose dedication to patient care creates a warm and welcoming working environment.

The trust values of Vision, Openness, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence. are at the core of all we do.

Job responsibilities

The main duties of the job include:

• Assisting the specimen reception team
• Preparing Non-gynae Cytology Samples
• Assisting BMS and Consultant led dissections
• Embedding of PM and surgical samples
• Microtomy of PM and surgical samples
• Performance of Special Stains
• Equipment maintenance
• Data logging and specimen archiving

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Foundation degree in biomedical subject or successful completion of the IBMS certificate of Achievement Part 1 & 2

Experience

• Experience with in NHS Pathology Laboratory
• Experience of NHS Histopathology experience including Embedding and Microtomy

skill

• Evidence of use of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Evidence of teamworking skills
• Evidence of good manual dexterity e.g. good hand eye co-ordination
• Evidence of an ability to work underpressure
• Evidence of being able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Evidence of being computer literate in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Evidence of the ability to problem solve
• Evidence of the Motivation to learn new skills
• Evidence of working to procedures
• ECDL or other IT qualification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Histopathology processes and Quality Control processes commensurate of an AP post
• Practical Experience of Histopathology and Quality Control processes commensurate of an AP post such as embedding, microtomy and audit

Other

• Ability to work flexibly

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.