Associate Practitioner Cellular Pathology

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Clitheroe is looking for Associate Practitioners to work in the Cellular Pathology Department. The roles involve processing histopathology samples, maintaining quality standards, and rotating through department sections. Ideal candidates will have relevant histopathology experience and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Positions available are both permanent and fixed term.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Histopathology.
• Ability to maintain protocols in line with ISO 15189 standards.
• Experience with automated and manual tests.

Responsibilities

• Process histopathology tissue specimens and non-gynae samples.
• Maintain quality assurance protocols within the department.
• Rotate through all sections of the department, assisting in dissections.

Skills

Histopathology experience

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

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.

This role will involve the routine processing of histopathology tissue specimens and non-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.

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