Job summary
Are you yearning for a career progression, filled with dynamic challenges and a variety of opportunities? Your search ends here!
We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Associate Practitioners to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.
Why Choose Us? You will be handling a diverse workload with a wide array of surgical specimens. You'll master advanced techniques in Immunohistochemistry, embedding, microtomy, both manual and automated Special stains and digital pathology. Most importantly you will thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment, where we prioritize training and career progression, with dedicated officers to support your journey.
Don't wait, apply to work with us today!
Main duties of the job
NWLP is based on a 'hub and spoke' structure; The Cellular Pathology laboratory at Charing Cross is a consolidated service involving the Imperial College NHS Trust, Chelsea and Westminster & West Middlesex Hospital and The Hillingdon Trust. The majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centred at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital operating a 37.5 hour week.
You will be part of an experienced and supportive histology team working within a state-of-the-art laboratory. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to progressing their career in cellular pathology and looking to benefit the care and quality of patient cases processed in the department.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2023, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 4 December 2023
- Monday 8 January 2024
- Monday 5 February 2024
- Monday 4 March 2024
- Monday 8 April 2024
- Monday 13 May 2024
- Monday 3 June 2024
- Monday 1 July 2024
- Monday 5 August 2024
- Monday 2 Sept 2024
- Monday 7 October 2024
- Monday 4 November 2024
- Monday 2 December 2024
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- A Foundation Degree in Biomedical Science
- Or A pass in a science Degree
- Or HND
- Or proven equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Organised and methodical.
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Quick to learn and comprehend.
- Able to work as team member.
- Self-motivation.
- Prepared to work with biological materials
- Precise & Accurate work
- Good attention to detail
- Able to read and follow written methodologies or protocols.
- Able to take and relay messages
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks
Desirable
- Previous pathology laboratory experience
- HSA experience
Experience
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Previous relevant laboratory experience
Desirable
- Previous pathology laboratory experience
- HSA experience
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- A Foundation Degree in Biomedical Science
- Or A pass in a science Degree
- Or HND
- Or proven equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Organised and methodical.
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Quick to learn and comprehend.
- Able to work as team member.
- Self-motivation.
- Prepared to work with biological materials
- Precise & Accurate work
- Good attention to detail
- Able to read and follow written methodologies or protocols.
- Able to take and relay messages
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks
Desirable
- Previous pathology laboratory experience
- HSA experience
Experience
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Previous relevant laboratory experience
Desirable
- Previous pathology laboratory experience
- HSA experience
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
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).
