Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
03/11/2025
Planned Interview
Date
14/11/2025
We
are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Cellular Pathology
Department as a Medical Support Worker.
Applications are invited from individuals educated to degree level in
a medical discipline with post graduate qualification in specialist subject
or previous experience in a registered medical role.
The
Department provides a Histopathology, Andrology, Immunohistochemistry,
Muscle, Molecular, Non Gynae Cytology and Mortuary service for Leeds Teaching
Hospitals Trust. We are a continually improving department, striving for high
quality staff and processes.
We
process circa 58,000 surgical cases, 2,000 autopsy cases and 6000
non-gynaecological cytology cases per annum and are accredited by UKAS to
ISO15189 standards.
The
post holder will be trained in histological dissection techniques to support
the current pathologist and Biomedical Scientist led
LTHT
are committed to creating the best place to work, where all staff can reach
their full potential. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion,
diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas
of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age,
gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist
Consultant Histopathologists in specimen dissection and in that role will be
expected to carry out the following duties according to the appropriate
standard operating procedures, ensuring health and safety guidance is followed. The postholder will accurately measure
specimens including pathological features; ensure sampling is in line with
college guidelines and undertaken with precision and accuracy.
Discuss with the pathologists
patients clinical history in relation to macroscopic appearances and
clinical correlation with naked eye examination, including orientation of
complex specimens
For effective communication of
complex information (e.g. advice on specimen handling, appropriate
pre-analytical procedures, clinical details, urgent cases etc) to laboratory,
medical and nursing staff within and out with the Trust.
Liaison with other staff in the
department (senior staff, Pathologists, secretaries etc) on these matters is
also required.
About us
The
department provides Histopathology, Non Gynae Cytology, Andrology, Muscle,
Nerve, Immunohistochemistry, Molecular, and Mortuary services for Leeds
Teaching Hospitals Trust and surrounding primary care centres.
We
are a well equipped and innovative department being the first laboratory in
the UK digitally scanning 100% of surgical slides, also introducing the UK's
first automated tissue sectioners. We process circa 58,000 surgical cases,
2,000 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 staff. There are
plenty of opportunities to become involved, and further development is
encouraged. We have UKAS accreditation
to ISO15189 standards. We endeavour to
follow 'The Leeds Way' at all times putting 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
Professional
and Clinical responsibilities:
Interprets clinical information to
inform decisions around appropriate sampling and testing of diagnostic
specimens to support correct diagnosis which will inform clinical teams of
appropriate clinical pathways.
Responsible for the safe use of
medical/scientific equipment with appropriate training.
Communicate with medical and other
clinical staff
Undertake relevant refresher
training for procedures.
Collect data about care performance
e.g. for clinical audit.
Record and present findings in a
manner consistent with local policies and procedures and to ensure that
accurate documentation and records of patient care are kept.
Take an active part in all required
mandatory training and induction, and in particular undertake training in
maintenance of infection prevention and control procedures, when and how to
use Personal Protective Equipment and the rules regarding management of
patients with confirmed or suspected COVID19.
Maintain knowledge of and work in
accordance with Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
Prioritise own workload as directed
by senior staff.
We
understand that there are many reasons that medical practitioners are not
registered to practise medicine in the UK, these can vary from individuals
who have relinquished their licence to practice some time ago to doctors who
qualified in other countries and who have not yet fulfilled all the
requirements for professional licence to practice in the UK. This may include
refugee doctors or international medical graduates.
While
all such doctors have some medical knowledge, it is imperative for patient
safety that they are not mistaken for registered doctors.
They
must not undertake any procedures or clinical work that may only be done by a
registered health care professional.
The
Medical Support Worker role will offer people the opportunity to demonstrate
foundation medical training competency.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
and Clinical responsibilities:
Interprets clinical information to
inform decisions around appropriate sampling and testing of diagnostic
specimens to support correct diagnosis which will inform clinical teams of
appropriate clinical pathways.
Responsible for the safe use of
medical/scientific equipment with appropriate training.
Communicate with medical and other
clinical staff
Undertake relevant refresher
training for procedures.
Collect data about care performance
e.g. for clinical audit.
Record and present findings in a
manner consistent with local policies and procedures and to ensure that
accurate documentation and records of patient care are kept.
Take an active part in all required
mandatory training and induction, and in particular undertake training in
maintenance of infection prevention and control procedures, when and how to
use Personal Protective Equipment and the rules regarding management of
patients with confirmed or suspected COVID19.
Maintain knowledge of and work in
accordance with Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
Prioritise own workload as directed
by senior staff.
We
understand that there are many reasons that medical practitioners are not
registered to practise medicine in the UK, these can vary from individuals
who have relinquished their licence to practice some time ago to doctors who
qualified in other countries and who have not yet fulfilled all the
requirements for professional licence to practice in the UK. This may include
refugee doctors or international medical graduates.
While
all such doctors have some medical knowledge, it is imperative for patient
safety that they are not mistaken for registered doctors.
They
must not undertake any procedures or clinical work that may only be done by a
registered health care professional.
The
Medical Support Worker role will offer people the opportunity to demonstrate
foundation medical training competency.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Recognise the limits of practice that they must always comply with, notwithstanding any previous role they may have had as a fully registered doctor
- Excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant medical discipline
- Postgraduate qualification in specialist subject or previous experience in a registered medical role
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a registered medical role
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Recognise the limits of practice that they must always comply with, notwithstanding any previous role they may have had as a fully registered doctor
- Excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant medical discipline
- Postgraduate qualification in specialist subject or previous experience in a registered medical role
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a registered medical role
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).
