Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, accurate and motivated Associated Practioner to join our team in the Cellular Pathology Department.
This is a new full-time permanent position based in the Histology section which processes 34,000 histology cases per annum, supports 30 clinico-pathological meetings per month and provides a Cellular Pathology service to hospital clinicians and GPs in Bath, Wiltshire and Somerset. The Herschel Pathology Laboratories are situated in relatively new facilities; we are accredited by HCPC and hold UKAS accreditation.
Applicants will need to have recent experience of working in a Cellular Pathology laboratory, ideally with proven competencies in histology including digital pathology; however in-house training will be provided as necessary.
Working as part of a team your main duties will include; digital pathology support, microtomy, embedding, assisting at specimen dissection, supervision of Senior MLA staff, using the pathology computer system (Cirdan-Ultra), data inputting of histopathology samples, slide and block filing, stock control and assisting in the laboratory supporting our professional team.
Applicants must have NVQ level 3 equivalent qualifications (e.g. 2 A-levels); a degree-level of education is not required. This post is not a Biomedical Scientist training post and is not suitable as such.
For further information please contact Nicola Stone, Chief Biomedical Scientist, nicola.stone4@nhs.net or 01225 824718.
Main duties of the job
To perform a number of Healthcare scientific activities including undertaking standard biomedical investigations (tests) and non-routine tests on a range of histological tissues e.g. microtomy, embedding and assisting at specimen dissection.
To support the Digital Pathology Service.
To maintain clinical records entering patient and technical data using the laboratory computer system (Ultra).
To supervise, organise and allocate work or train other Healthcare Science support workers (Medical Laboratory Assistants).
To follow Standard Operating Procedures and policies in area of work.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
See attached Job Description for full details.
Working as part of a team your main duties will include; digital pathology support, microtomy, embedding, assisting at specimen dissection, supervision of Senior MLA staff, using the pathology computer system (Cirdan-Ultra), data inputting of histopathology samples, slide and block filing, stock control and assisting in the laboratory supporting our professional team.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
- Certificate in Supervisory skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Recent experience in Histology Lab at Band 3 -4 level
Desirable criteria
- Digital Pathology experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Microtomy of histological tissues
- Embedding histological tissues
- Use of Cirdan Ultra AP (LIMS)
- Experience of teaching others
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
- JD Band 4 AP (PDF, 616.3KB)
- Band 4 AP JD and Person Specification (PDF, 552.3KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Nicola Stone Job title Chief BMS Email address nicola.stone4@nhs.net Telephone number 01225 824718
