Senior Pathology Support Technician (Non-Gynae) Multisite

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform Non Gynaecological preparation room duties and maintain essential equipment at St Peter's Hospital.

The role may involve working at other Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services sites to safely process samples with infection risks using biosafety cabinets and PPE. Applicants will follow COSHH guidelines and BSPS Health & Safety policy, handling hazardous chemicals and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform Non Gynaecological preparation room duties.
• Maintain equipment and keep records according to laboratory guidelines.
• Work across Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services sites as required, using microbiological safety cabinets and PPE.
• Care for potentially hazardous laboratory chemicals in accordance with COSHH and BSPS policies.
• Carry out a variety of manual laboratory procedures under indirect supervision, including operating pre-analytical sample preparation equipment.
• Assist in preparation and staining of non-gynaecological specimens for microscopic examination and maintain competencies.
• Follow BSPS health and safety procedures and laboratory codes of practice at all times.
• Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of specimen preparation laboratories and correct use of disinfectants per COSHH and laboratory protocol.

Job description

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform Non Gynaecological preparation room duties and maintain essential equipment at St Peter's Hospital.

The role may involve working at other Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services sites to safely process samples with infection risks using biosafety cabinets and PPE. Applicants will follow COSHH guidelines and BSPS Health & Safety policy, handling hazardous chemicals and maintaining accurate records.