Job summary
We currently have posts available for Associate Practioners within our team at Poundbury Cancer Institute - a histopathology laboratory located in Poundbury, Dorchester. The role involves ensuring the service we provide our clients runs smoothly, by assisting biomedical scientists and histopathologists in various areas of the cellular pathology lab.
Main duties of the job
This role will be a lab-based position, hence previous histopathology laboratory experience is very beneficial. This includes, but is not limited to, embedding, microtomy, and manual special stains.
About us
About us:
Poundbury Cancer Institute (PCI) has been established in order to improve outcomes for cancer patients by supporting the delivery of the most effective treatment for each individual patient Personalised Medicine.
Poundbury Cancer Institute evolved from pioneering work started in 2012 in the Department of Histopathology at Dorset County Hospital in partnership with Roche Tissue Diagnostics and UK NEQAS-IHC&ISH.
A major emphasis was on providing local patients with cancer diagnostic tests not yet available nationally or for which there were lengthy delays.
The Institute has been set up by local NHS staff with a combination of private investment, commercial funding and charitable donations.
PCI is a growing company, paving the way in the future of Histopathology. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who are looking to evolve with us as we expand and new roles become available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
oParaffin wax embedding of routine cases and large (mega) blocks using the tissue embedding instruments.
oMicrotomy of selected surgical cases using the range of microtomes to include mega block microtomy.
oUse and maintenance of stainers and tissue processors.
oManual staining of selected cases including special stains as directed by senior lab staff.
oAssisting pathologists/BMS/senior lab staff with tissue dissection and lab maintenance.
oPerform general clerical duties within the lab, e.g. filing, stock checks.
oWork in a responsible manner to ensure care and accuracy.
oAssisting senior lab staff in the preparation and running of routine immunocytochemistry cases on all PCI platforms.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
oParaffin wax embedding of routine cases and large (mega) blocks using the tissue embedding instruments.
oMicrotomy of selected surgical cases using the range of microtomes to include mega block microtomy.
oUse and maintenance of stainers and tissue processors.
oManual staining of selected cases including special stains as directed by senior lab staff.
oAssisting pathologists/BMS/senior lab staff with tissue dissection and lab maintenance.
oPerform general clerical duties within the lab, e.g. filing, stock checks.
oWork in a responsible manner to ensure care and accuracy.
oAssisting senior lab staff in the preparation and running of routine immunocytochemistry cases on all PCI platforms.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious laboratory experience essential.
- oProficient use of embedding and microtomy instruments is essential.
- oAbility to adapt and work flexible hours depending on workload
- oBeing able to identify and prioritise key tasks.
- oOrganised and efficient - able to take initiative.
- oExcellent attention to detail.
- oWell-mannered, enthusiastic and a willingness to earn.
Desirable
- oPrevious experience using a LIMS system is desirable.
Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE English and Maths (A*-C) or equivalent is essential.
Desirable
- oHigher education preferable, but may be overlooked with appropriate experience.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious laboratory experience essential.
- oProficient use of embedding and microtomy instruments is essential.
- oAbility to adapt and work flexible hours depending on workload
- oBeing able to identify and prioritise key tasks.
- oOrganised and efficient - able to take initiative.
- oExcellent attention to detail.
- oWell-mannered, enthusiastic and a willingness to earn.
Desirable
- oPrevious experience using a LIMS system is desirable.
Qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE English and Maths (A*-C) or equivalent is essential.
Desirable
- oHigher education preferable, but may be overlooked with appropriate experience.
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.
