Senior Pathology Support Worker, Non Gynae

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

The post holder will:

• Perform Non Gynaecological preparation room duties at St Peter's Hospital.
• Maintain equipment and keep records in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
• Work at any other Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services site as required. To safely process samples with a potential risk of infection using a microbiological safety cabinet whilst wearing personal protective equipment
• To work with potentially hazardous laboratory chemicals appropriately and safely in accordance with laboratory procedures, COSHH and the BSPS Health & Safety Policy
• Performs a variety of manual laboratory procedures, under indirect supervision from Registered Biomedical Scientist staff. Procedures include the operation of pre-analytical sample preparation equipment.
• To participate in the preparation and staining of non-gynaecological specimens for microscopic examination, and maintain their competencies for all aspects of this area of practice
• To comply with the BSPS health and safety procedures and laboratory codes of practise at all times and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures
• To use and maintain Cytology laboratory equipment within the department according to BSPS, Trust and departmental policies
• To ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of the specimen preparation laboratories including the correct use of disinfectants and detergents according to COSHH regulations and laboratory protocol.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan. We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care. St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital. Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.