Job summary
- Main area
- Cellular Pathology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 419-7275607-APH-SH
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hull Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Hull
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Associate Practitioner in Histopathology
Band 4
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Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
The Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Practitioner to work in our busy, friendly Cellular Pathology Laboratory based at Hull Royal Infirmary, under York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Based in Hull, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of scientific procedures and result interpretation on biological samples, that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes. We are looking for an individual with a good knowledge of Cellular Pathology.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who is hard working, innovative, and works well as part of a team.
- To work in a consultant led team being responsible for performing a wide range of scientific procedures, and result interpretation on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes
- The post holder will perform a limited range of complex tasks comparable with the Biomedical Scientist, including scientific procedures and result interpretation on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes, as well as handling telephone queries from other healthcare professionals, reception and clerical duties.
- The post holder is a member of a team of laboratory staff that deliver a medical laboratory service to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and resource management within the Trust; to maintain at all times the required high standards and quality.
- The post holder will use individual judgment to make decisions that will have an impact on the end product, in order to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely reports within available resources.
- The post holder will also be expected to support and advise less experienced staff such as trainees, students as well as Medical Laboratory Assistants.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependents.
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A recognised qualification in Maths and English Language or equivalent to GCSE (grade 4-9)
- NVQ Level 3 (or working towards) Laboratory sciences or equivalent (e.g. IBMS Certificates of Achievement part 1 and 2 with lab experience) or Foundation degree in a science subject
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work without close supervision yet fit into a team when required.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety.
- Basic computer skills.
Desirable criteria
- Examples of problem solving.
- Examples of training others.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous NHS laboratory experience and basic knowledge of pathology laboratories
Desirable criteria
- Cellular Pathology experience.
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Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amy Duckles
- Job title
- Chief Biomedical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01482 607744
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