Biomedical Support Worker - Histopathology

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

Career development

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Biomedical Support Worker in Histopathology to join a busy teaching hospital laboratory. The department handles a large workload and is implementing a fully digital reporting service.

The role involves sorting and processing specimens, data entry on the Pathology system, dissection support, tissue embedding, routine equipment tasks, and assisting with digital scanning.

Responsibilities

• The main duties of the post will include sorting, labeling and processing of patient specimens from operating theatres, wards, clinics, post mortem room, and GP surgeries.
• The post holder will also be required to enter patient data on the Pathology computer system, assist at specimen dissection, participate in technical roles, including routine section cutting and tissue embedding.
• Make up solutions, file and retrieve archive material, carry out daily equipment maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Assisting with the digital scanning service.
• Participate in the maintenance of laboratory equipment, according to standard protocols. Report any equipment faults to senior BMS staff.
• To file and retrieve, when required, laboratory request forms, blocks and slides.
• To perform basic stock control duties and take appropriate action.
• To work as part of a team.
• To work in specimen reception and cut-up, the main laboratory, immunohistochemistry and digital scanning areas on rotation.
• To use the laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other Trust IT platforms

Job description

Biomedical Support Worker - Histopathology

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Company: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Posts are available in the Histopathology Department. This presents an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team working in a busy modern teaching hospital laboratory. The department has a workload of around 80 000 surgical requests per year and covers a wide range of routine and specialised services to enable a diagnosis to be identified.

The department has recently upgraded equipment, and is implementing a fully digital reporting service.

• The main duties of the post will include sorting, labeling and processing of patient specimens from operating theatres, wards, clinics, post mortem room, and G.P surgeries.
• The post holder will also be required to enter patient data on the Pathology computer system, to assist at specimen dissection, participate in technical roles, including routine section cutting and tissue embedding.
• Make up solutions, file and retrieve archive material, carry out daily equipment maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Assisting with the digital scanning service.

The role provides essential support to Pathologists and Biomedical Scientists working in the laboratory.

There is an opportunity to learn laboratory technical skills.

There may be opportunities for further training/study and progression, depending on experience and qualifications.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

• Participate in the maintenance of laboratory equipment, according to standard protocols. Report any equipment faults to senior BMS staff.
• To file and retrieve, when required, laboratory request forms, blocks and slides.
• To perform basic stock control duties and take appropriate action.
• To work as part of a team.
• To work in specimen reception and cut-up, the main laboratory, immunohistochemistry and digital scanning areas on rotation.
• To use the laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other Trust IT platforms

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3111 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust