Job summary
1 x Permanent and 1 x Fixed Term/Secondment.
We have two vacancies for Associate Practitioner posts available for candidates with relevant experience in Histopathology to work within the Cellular Pathology Department at Royal Bolton Hospital. The successful candidates will form part of a team which prides itself on consistently meeting the RCPath turn around time targets. The post holder will rotate throughout the department and will be actively involved in assisting dissections as well as undertaking embedding, microtomy and special stains.
Please note these posts are not intended for trainee BMS candidates looking to complete the registration portfolio .
Main duties of the job
This role will involve the routine processing of histopathology tissue specimens andnon-gynae samples. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain all protocols within the department, in line with ISO 15189 standards. You will work as part of a team of highly dedicated scientific and ancillary staff to ensure the quality of all tests performed using internal and external quality schemes. You will perform specialist automated and manual tests throughout the department and be involved in auditing processes, reagent control, and maintenance of equipment. You will rotate through all sections of the department including microtomy, embedding and special stains and will be actively involved in assisting dissection/specimen reception and performing non-gynae cytology sample preparation techniques.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton with 678 beds.
The CQC has rated us as Good with Outstanding leadership. We have good clinical performance and sound operations that are rooted in patient safety and a highly engaged workforce whose dedication to patient care creates a warm and welcoming working environment.
The trust values of Vision, Openness, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence. are at the core of all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the job include:
- Assisting the specimen reception team
- Preparing Non-gynae Cytology Samples
- Assisting BMS and Consultant led dissections
- Embedding of PM and surgical samples
- Microtomy of PM and surgical samples
- Performance of Special Stains
- Equipment maintenance
- Data logging and specimen archiving
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the job include:
- Assisting the specimen reception team
- Preparing Non-gynae Cytology Samples
- Assisting BMS and Consultant led dissections
- Embedding of PM and surgical samples
- Microtomy of PM and surgical samples
- Performance of Special Stains
- Equipment maintenance
- Data logging and specimen archiving
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/CSE English & Maths Grade C/3
- Foundation degree in biomedical subject or successful completion of the IBMS certificate of Achievement Part 1 & 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience with in NHS Pathology Laboratory
Desirable
- Experience of NHS Histopathology experience including Embedding and Microtomy
skill
Essential
- Evidence of use of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Evidence of teamworking skills
- Evidence of good manual dexterity e.g. good hand eye co-ordination
- Evidence of an ability to work underpressure
- Evidence of being able to multitask and meet deadlines
- Evidence of being computer literate in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
Desirable
- Evidence of the ability to problem solve
- Evidence of the Motivation to learn new skills
- Evidence of working to procedures
- ECDL or other IT qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Histopathology processes and Quality Control processes commensurate of an AP post
Desirable
- Practical Experience of Histopathology and Quality Control processes commensurate of an AP post such as embedding, microtomy and audit
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/CSE English & Maths Grade C/3
- Foundation degree in biomedical subject or successful completion of the IBMS certificate of Achievement Part 1 & 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience with in NHS Pathology Laboratory
Desirable
- Experience of NHS Histopathology experience including Embedding and Microtomy
skill
Essential
- Evidence of use of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Evidence of teamworking skills
- Evidence of good manual dexterity e.g. good hand eye co-ordination
- Evidence of an ability to work underpressure
- Evidence of being able to multitask and meet deadlines
- Evidence of being computer literate in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
Desirable
- Evidence of the ability to problem solve
- Evidence of the Motivation to learn new skills
- Evidence of working to procedures
- ECDL or other IT qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Histopathology processes and Quality Control processes commensurate of an AP post
Desirable
- Practical Experience of Histopathology and Quality Control processes commensurate of an AP post such as embedding, microtomy and audit
Other
Essential
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.
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.
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).
