Cellular Pathology HCSAP - Diagnostic Lab Specialist

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner (HCSAP) in the Cellular Pathology department at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The role supports the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services and involves the receipt and preparation of tissue and fluid specimens for microscopic analysis.

Based in the slide production area, the post offers opportunities to rotate into Histology, Diagnostic Cytology, Neuropathology and

Qualifications

• Experience in histological techniques.
• Ability to handle a wide range of pathology specimens.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Receipt and preparation of tissue and fluid samples for microscopic analysis.
• Involvement in microtomy, embedding and staining workflows.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and preparation for genetic analysis where required.
• Support Registered and Specialist Biomedical Scientists and rotate across department sections.

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner (HCSAP) in the Cellular Pathology department at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The role supports the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services and involves the receipt and preparation of tissue and fluid specimens for microscopic analysis.

Based in the slide production area, the post offers opportunities to rotate into Histology, Diagnostic Cytology, Neuropathology and