Job summary
- Main area
- Cellular Pathology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4 (Trainee at B3)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-342DS-24
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum [or Band 3 Trainee salary £22,816 - £24,336 per annum]
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Cellular Pathology Associate Practitioner(AP)/Trainee AP
NHS AfC: Band 4 (Trainee at B3)
Job overview
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
We have a new vacant Associate Practitioner post available for candidate with relevant experience in Cellular Pathology to work on a permanent basis within our Histopathology department at Royal Bolton Hospital.
The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios and UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189
Please note this post is not intended for trainee BMS candidates looking to complete the registration portfolio .
We will consider applications for a development role @AFC Band 3 with a minimum requirement of the IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1, with a planned progression into B4 upon completion of Training.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve the routine processing of tissue samples, non-gynae specimens and andrology samples. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain all protocols within the department, in line with ISO 15189 standards. You will work as part of a team of highly dedicated scientific staff to ensure the quality of all tests performed using internal and external quality schemes. You will perform specialist automated and manual tests throughout the department and be involved in auditing processes, reagent control, and maintenance of equipment. You will rotate through all sections of the department and microtomy, embedding, special stains, assisting dissection/specimen reception and some non gynae preparation techniques.
Working for our organisation
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. The CQC has rated us as Good with Outstanding leadership. We have good clinical performance and sound operations that are rooted in patient safety and a highly engaged workforce whose dedication to patient care creates a warm and welcoming working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role will mainly involve the main duties within the laboratory, such as embedding and microtomy, assisting in specimen dissection, performance of special stains and sample preparation. You will be expected to cover the rota to help ensure the smooth running of department.
Experience in Histology is essential.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Successful completion of the IBMS Certificate of Achievement parts 1 & 2 (a candidate will be considered for a Band 3 trainee AP post if they have completed IBMS CoA part 1) or a Biomedical Science related degree
Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience of routine NHS or Private Laboratory procedures
- Administrative experience
- Use of laboratory IT systems (LIMS)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Histology procedures
Other
Essential criteria
- Flexible working
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracy Eastland
- Job title
- Cell Pathology Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204390390
- Additional information
Please contact Tracy Eastland for an informal chat and/or lab tour.
Tel: 01204 390390 ext 3606
Alternatively, please contact the service manager: Lewis Hurley
Tel: 01204 390390 ext 5088
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