Associate Practitioner - Cellular Pathology

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for Band 4 Associate Practitioners to join their Cellular Pathology Department in Swansea. This exciting role involves performing a variety of laboratory tasks that are essential to patient care and treatment. Candidates with a Level 4 Diploma in Health Science and experience in a pathology lab will thrive in this team-oriented environment, where career development opportunities abound.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a pathology laboratory at Associate Practitioner level.
• Background knowledge of Pathology disciplines particularly Cellular Pathology.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet urgent deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform various technical and clerical laboratory duties.
• Participate in all aspects of the departmental rota.
• Receive and process tissue samples for diagnosis.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

Level 4 Diploma Health Science

GCSE Maths, English, Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The post holder will work with the Consultant Histopathologists and Biomedical Scientists (BMS) to provide an accurate diagnosis of specimens, which will improve the clinical treatment of patients, contributing to their welfare.

The post holder functions at a higher competency level than all other Health Care Support grades to deliver a timely Histology service. The post holder will carry out the routine tasks in the laboratory not requiring all the specialist skills or training of a BMS.

Main duties of the job

We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team in the Cellular Pathology Department at Swansea Bay University Health Board.

We have vacancies for Band 4 Associate Practitioners.

It is an extremely busy department and the successful candidate will work as part of the team performing both technical and clerical laboratory duties.

This a relatively new and exciting role and offers good development and career opportunities. Duties will include a wide range of laboratory tasks from the receipt and processing of tissue samples through to thepreparation for diagnosis and reporting. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of the departmental rota.Previous laboratory experience is an advantage, together with an understanding of medical terminology and human anatomy.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

• Level 4 Diploma Health Science Or Appropriate NVQ 3 level plus additional theoretical or applied training in specific discipline to L4 diploma equivalent level (to include A-levels and the IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I and II)
• GCSE Maths, English, Science (Grade 9-4 - previously known as A-C Grade)
• Background knowledge of Pathology disciplines particularly Cellular Pathology
• Background knowledge of hospital specialties
• Scientific background
• Experience of working in a pathology laboratory at Associate Practitioner level
• Experience of working with computerised data management systems

Essential Aptitude and abilities

• Manual dexterity for using tools and equipment for testing.
• Effective communication skills be able to provide and receive complex information clearly and concisely.
• Good document and report preparation skills Ability to utilise the full suite of Microsoft office including virtual platforms.
• Ability to work as member of a team and to work under pressure to meet urgent deadlines
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other Essential Criteria

• Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Able to work hours 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.