Band 5 Pathology Assistant

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

"Applications are invited for a full time Pathology Assistant post in Histopathology and Cytopathology. The main purpose of the post is to support the clinical work of Cellular Pathology consultants, so it will mainly comprise "cut-up". The latter is part of the work of the consultant histopathologist which can be delegated to a suitably trained junior colleague; this frees up consultant time for functions that cannot be delegated to a junior, such as writing pathology reports and attending Multidisciplinary Cancer Meetings. The candidate should have Biological sciences degree preferably MBBS or MBBCh and FRCPath or equivalents. The candidate should have a background general histopathology experience . He/she should have poven experience of "cut-up" in a hospital Histopathology laboratory. The candidate should be willing to work one day during weekend if the need arises.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of the post is to support the clinical work of Cellular Pathology consultants, so it will mainly comprise "cut-up". The latter is part of the work of the consultant histopathologist which can be delegated to a suitably trained junior colleague; this frees up consultant time for functions that cannot be delegated to a junior, such as writing pathology reports and attending Multidisciplinary Cancer Meetings.

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.

Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.

These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 88,000 scans a year.

The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-6680-AV

Job locations

Queen's Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Biological sciences degree

Desirable

  • MBBS or MBBCh and FRCPath or equivalents

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

  • Background general histopathology experience
  • Proven experience of "cut-up" in a hospital Histopathology laboratory

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team or independently
  • Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Biological sciences degree

Desirable

  • MBBS or MBBCh and FRCPath or equivalents

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

  • Background general histopathology experience
  • Proven experience of "cut-up" in a hospital Histopathology laboratory

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team or independently
  • Ability to work under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG


Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG


Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant and Clinical Lead

Rajeev Prasad

rajeev.prasad@nhs.net

01708435000

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-6680-AV

Job locations

Queen's Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG


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