Job summary
Are
you looking for a new challenge? Are
you highly motivated and enthusiastic?
Do you enjoy working as part of a large team? We are seeking a motivated individual for a
full-time permanent post in the Cellular Pathology Department. The department benefits from advanced
technologies such as Xpress processing and digital scanning, and is the first
to introduce fully automated sectioning to the UK.
There
will be a requirement to undertake routine and more complex clinical
technical investigations, and the successful candidate will work in a
fast-paced environment, completing work at short notice and to tight
deadlines. Previous laboratory experience, attention to detail,
organisational qualities, personal flexibility and excellent communication
skills will be required. You will be
expected to undergo some in house training to attain competence within the
laboratory.
The
department operates a 6 day week, Monday to Saturday, with standard day and
extended day shifts between 7:30 AM and 7:30 PM.
Interviews
are planned for 20-21st March
Expected Shortlisting
Date
10/03/2025
Planned Interview
Date
20/02/2025
Main duties of the job
You
will work as a member of the departmental team, collecting, receiving and
assisting in the processing of clinical diagnostic specimens for testing.
As
part of the team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine and more
complex laboratory investigations some of which may be under the supervision
of more experienced scientific and technical staff.
You
will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the
provision of an accurate and timely service for patients.
You
will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to
technically complex and sometimes difficult situations, and how to work,
often under pressure, either independently or as part of the team.
Within the team you may be required to
organise the tasks of support workers and demonstrate relevant job related
tasks to new or more junior staff.
You
will contribute to general departmental management, for instance, by
assisting in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables.
About us
The
department provides Histopathology, Andrology, Immunohistochemistry, Muscle,
Molecular, Non Gynae Cytology services for Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and
surrounding primary care centres.
We
are a well equipped and innovative department. We are the first laboratory in
the UK digitally scanning 100% of surgical slides and have introduced the
UK's first automated tissue sectioners. We process circa 58,000 surgical
cases, 2000 autopsy cases and 6000 non-gynaecological cytology cases per
annum.
We
are a continually improving department, striving for high quality staff and
processes. As a training hospital we serve to expand the knowledge and skills
of all grades of staff. There are plenty of opportunities to become involved
in, and further development is encouraged.
We
endeavour to follow 'The Leeds Way' at all times, and our focus is to put the
patient first at all times.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primarily
based at St James University Hospital, there may be a requirement to rotate
to other sites and sections. Participation on a Saturday rota may also be
required.
CORE
BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
In
order to work effectively in the role the job holder must be able to
demonstrate a number of attributes. These abilities will include:
To gain new knowledge through
experience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemes
To become an integral member of a
team providing a clinical technical service
To work independently when and as
directed by supervisors
To communicate clearly and
effectively whether orally, graphically or electronically
To plan the designated workload and
assist in the organisation of tasks undertaken by support workers
To work with precision and follow
accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures
To operate highly complex
laboratory equipment safely and efficiently
To input and extract patient data
from the laboratory computer system
To demonstrate relevant tasks to
others as appropriate
To contribute actively towards the
improvement of service quality by participation in relevant discussions with
other team members
To remain competent in established
procedures and to develop new skills as experience is accrued.
To participate actively in the
departmental appraisal scheme
To take account of changes in
service delivery by demonstrating a flexible approach to work
CORE
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
As
the job holder you will acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding to:
Carry out a range of basic and more
complex technical procedures. This will include instruction in the safe and
effective use of highly complex laboratory equipment. You will understand the
need to report adverse events in the event of errors and failures.
Participate actively in
departmental internal and external quality assurance schemes. Your level of
knowledge and understanding will allow you to recognise when expected levels
of quality have not been met.
Participate in the maintenance of a
safe working environment. This will include an awareness of the hazards
associated with your work. In addition you will be made aware of any suitable
actions to take in the event of breaches in health and safety. Such hazards
include fire, manual handling, breach of security, controlled and
uncontrolled exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive materials.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
You will recognise the absolute requirement to protect sensitive information
that is related to patient care.
Observe the requirements of
departmental policies relating to service provision, for example sample
labelling and adverse event reporting.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
To perform, sometimes under
supervision, appropriate technical laboratory procedures and tasks that are
consistent with the job holders level of knowledge, skills and experience.
To develop your competences in the
department and to perform tasks accurately and in accordance with
departmental standard operating procedures.
To participate in departmental
research and development projects, audit processes and support appropriate
clinical trials involving the laboratory
To enter, manage and retrieve
patient information using the laboratory computer system.
To communicate accurately sensitive
and complex information to users of the service in a manner that is in
accordance with departmental procedures
To demonstrate relevant job related
tasks to new or more junior staff
To actively participate in the
laboratory quality assurance programme
To contribute to general
departmental management, for instance, by assisting in the ordering, receipt
and control of consumables
This
list is not exhaustive and the changing needs of the service from time to
time may require the development of other appropriate tasks and skills. These
will be fully discussed with the post holder in advance of their
implementation.
The
Pathology Department of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is located on
several sites. Subject to consultation, the post holder may be required to
work in a laboratory based at an alternative site as required by the
Laboratory Manager.
In
addition the Trust requires compliance with a number of corporate policies
and procedures. These policies will be discussed with your line manager
during your period of induction and further information is available from the
Trusts intranet site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primarily
based at St James University Hospital, there may be a requirement to rotate
to other sites and sections. Participation on a Saturday rota may also be
required.
CORE
BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
In
order to work effectively in the role the job holder must be able to
demonstrate a number of attributes. These abilities will include:
To gain new knowledge through
experience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemes
To become an integral member of a
team providing a clinical technical service
To work independently when and as
directed by supervisors
To communicate clearly and
effectively whether orally, graphically or electronically
To plan the designated workload and
assist in the organisation of tasks undertaken by support workers
To work with precision and follow
accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures
To operate highly complex
laboratory equipment safely and efficiently
To input and extract patient data
from the laboratory computer system
To demonstrate relevant tasks to
others as appropriate
To contribute actively towards the
improvement of service quality by participation in relevant discussions with
other team members
To remain competent in established
procedures and to develop new skills as experience is accrued.
To participate actively in the
departmental appraisal scheme
To take account of changes in
service delivery by demonstrating a flexible approach to work
CORE
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
As
the job holder you will acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding to:
Carry out a range of basic and more
complex technical procedures. This will include instruction in the safe and
effective use of highly complex laboratory equipment. You will understand the
need to report adverse events in the event of errors and failures.
Participate actively in
departmental internal and external quality assurance schemes. Your level of
knowledge and understanding will allow you to recognise when expected levels
of quality have not been met.
Participate in the maintenance of a
safe working environment. This will include an awareness of the hazards
associated with your work. In addition you will be made aware of any suitable
actions to take in the event of breaches in health and safety. Such hazards
include fire, manual handling, breach of security, controlled and
uncontrolled exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive materials.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
You will recognise the absolute requirement to protect sensitive information
that is related to patient care.
Observe the requirements of
departmental policies relating to service provision, for example sample
labelling and adverse event reporting.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
To perform, sometimes under
supervision, appropriate technical laboratory procedures and tasks that are
consistent with the job holders level of knowledge, skills and experience.
To develop your competences in the
department and to perform tasks accurately and in accordance with
departmental standard operating procedures.
To participate in departmental
research and development projects, audit processes and support appropriate
clinical trials involving the laboratory
To enter, manage and retrieve
patient information using the laboratory computer system.
To communicate accurately sensitive
and complex information to users of the service in a manner that is in
accordance with departmental procedures
To demonstrate relevant job related
tasks to new or more junior staff
To actively participate in the
laboratory quality assurance programme
To contribute to general
departmental management, for instance, by assisting in the ordering, receipt
and control of consumables
This
list is not exhaustive and the changing needs of the service from time to
time may require the development of other appropriate tasks and skills. These
will be fully discussed with the post holder in advance of their
implementation.
The
Pathology Department of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is located on
several sites. Subject to consultation, the post holder may be required to
work in a laboratory based at an alternative site as required by the
Laboratory Manager.
In
addition the Trust requires compliance with a number of corporate policies
and procedures. These policies will be discussed with your line manager
during your period of induction and further information is available from the
Trusts intranet site.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a laboratory
- Basic computer skills, Knowledge of conventional IT software
Desirable
- Competence in a range of complex laboratory procedures
Other Criteria
Essential
- Physically able to move around and between sites
- Physically able to assist in movement of moderate loads
Qualifications
Essential
- A level /NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) preferably in science subjects
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to work in a team and independently
- Good communicator and friendly attitude
- Flexible approach to work
- Good manual dexterity with Good hand / eye coordination
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a laboratory
- Basic computer skills, Knowledge of conventional IT software
Desirable
- Competence in a range of complex laboratory procedures
Other Criteria
Essential
- Physically able to move around and between sites
- Physically able to assist in movement of moderate loads
Qualifications
Essential
- A level /NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) preferably in science subjects
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to work in a team and independently
- Good communicator and friendly attitude
- Flexible approach to work
- Good manual dexterity with Good hand / eye coordination
