Biomedical Support Worker

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital seeks a full-time laboratory technician to assist in the cellular pathology department. The role includes managing specimen reception, supporting scientific staff, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Candidates should have an understanding of cellular pathology and basic IT skills, with further professional development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Understanding of cellular pathology is preferred.
• Basic IT knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in specimen reception and preparation for histology and cytology.
• Liaise with staff to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
• Perform quality checks on laboratory equipment.

Skills

Basic IT knowledge

Understanding of cellular pathology

Job description

To assist in the provision of the cellular pathology and mortuary service for the trusts hospitals and CCGs. To rotate on a regular basis through the different sections of the department. To perform cellular pathology laboratory duties as described in standard operating procedures and health and safety procedures. To train new members of staff, be involved with service development through the laboratory and clinical audit. Continuous professional development will be encouraged. You will occasionally be required to cross sites.

• Liaising with other members of staff within the department on a routine basis to ensure safe and efficient daily operation.
• To take receipt of clinical samples from wards, clinics and GP’s checking the integrity of the sample.
• To unpack the samples with reference to Health and safety procedures and the minimum data set requirements for labelling the sample and request form.
• To undertake with reference to departmental Standard Operating Procedures, the preparation of non-gynaecological specimens.
• To assist pathologists and BMS staff during specimen dissection.
• Understand, perform and document daily quality checks on equipment.
• To undertake BSW duties throughout the cellular pathology and mortuary department as required.
• Block, slide and card filing, scanning and retrieval on site and across site.
• Please refer to the job description for a complete list of duties required for this post.
  
  

Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic person to work full time giving assistance to the scientific & technical staff in the cellular pathology department.

The cellular pathology laboratory prepares samples for histology, non-gynae cytology, and andrology. We also have a mortuary facility at Calderdale and Huddersfield.

The work involves specimen reception, computer entry, and general assistance with routine technical duties throughout the department including the mortuary.

The successful applicant will preferably have an understanding of cellular pathology, basic IT knowledge and experience of work in a pathology department.

There will be a requirement to cross site to Huddersfield.

Informal visits are actively encouraged.

For an informal visit or further information, please contact Mandeep Singh Dhesi on 01422 224395

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mandeep Singh Dhesi Job title: Senior Biomedical Scientist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01422 224395