Job summary
We are seeking a confident, approachable and resourceful person to join the core Histopathology service in Chelsea. Your duties will include archiving of paraffin blocks and stained slides, routine solution rotation on processing and staining machines, specimen reception and disposal, packaging and collection of specimens transported between sites, collection of post.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will perform a wide variety of support tasks within the Histopathology laboratory under the supervision and direction of the registered biomedical scientist staff which will include archiving of paraffin blocks and stained slides, routine solution rotation on processing and staining machines, specimen reception and disposal, packaging and collection of specimens transported between sites, collection of post.
The post holder will undertake basic technical tasks as directed by the Cellular Pathology Services Manager and senior staff and in line with departmental SOPs.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
To be able to work within specific areas of the department, with appropriate training:
Receipt and checking of samples via EPIC
Assisting Pathologists in the diagnostic sampling of fresh and formalin fixed tissue
Ensuring cassettes are appropriately labelled
Assisting in the preparation of appropriately identified blocks of tissue for diagnostic work
Understanding and appropriate use of Vacuum Infiltration Processors (VIPs)
Assisting in the embedding of processed tissue blocks into paraffin wax
Use and routine daily/ weekly maintenance of VIPs
- General Laboratory duties
Archiving of paraffin blocks and stained slides routine
Solution rotation on processing and staining machines,
Specimen reception and disposal,
Packaging and collection of specimens transported between sites
Collection of post from the post room.
The post holder will undertake basic technical tasks as directed by the Cellular Pathology Services Manager and senior staff and in line with departmental SOPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
To be able to work within specific areas of the department, with appropriate training:
Receipt and checking of samples via EPIC
Assisting Pathologists in the diagnostic sampling of fresh and formalin fixed tissue
Ensuring cassettes are appropriately labelled
Assisting in the preparation of appropriately identified blocks of tissue for diagnostic work
Understanding and appropriate use of Vacuum Infiltration Processors (VIPs)
Assisting in the embedding of processed tissue blocks into paraffin wax
Use and routine daily/ weekly maintenance of VIPs
- General Laboratory duties
Archiving of paraffin blocks and stained slides routine
Solution rotation on processing and staining machines,
Specimen reception and disposal,
Packaging and collection of specimens transported between sites
Collection of post from the post room.
The post holder will undertake basic technical tasks as directed by the Cellular Pathology Services Manager and senior staff and in line with departmental SOPs.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to write clearly
- Possess basic IT skills
Desirable
- Basic educational qualification in mathematics
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to undertake a support role
- Able to follow written instructions
Specific Experience
Essential
- Good basic education to include GCSE / O Levels / A Levels
- Willing to undergo relevant training
- Experience of working in a relevant routine laboratory
- Able to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to write clearly
- Possess basic IT skills
Desirable
- Basic educational qualification in mathematics
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to undertake a support role
- Able to follow written instructions
Specific Experience
Essential
- Good basic education to include GCSE / O Levels / A Levels
- Willing to undergo relevant training
- Experience of working in a relevant routine laboratory
- Able to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures
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).
