Cellular Pathology Associate Practitioner – Training & Development

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for Associate Practitioner positions in the Cellular Pathology team based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead. The role requires reliable, well-organised individuals who work well under pressure in a team and commit to the Trust's high standards.

You will undertake sample preparation, embedding, microtomy, and use automated platforms for tracking, staining and imaging, with training to achieve competency and progression toward IBMS

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Structured training and development programme to acquire core competencies.
• DBS check and safeguarding information required for regulated activity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and assist in cut-ups, embedding and microtomy.
• Utilise automated platforms for sample tracking, staining and digital imaging.
• Prepare biological fluids and input data into the laboratory system.
• Work toward IBMS registration portfolio under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Foundation degree in Biomedical Sciences

First year of Biomedical Sciences degree

NVQ3 in Clinical Laboratory Support

Job description

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for Associate Practitioner positions in the Cellular Pathology team based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead. The role requires reliable, well-organised individuals who work well under pressure in a team and commit to the Trust's high standards.

You will undertake sample preparation, embedding, microtomy, and use automated platforms for tracking, staining and imaging, with training to achieve competency and progression toward IBMS