Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Department of Histopathology at the SYB Pathology Royal Hallamshire Hospital site. We are looking to recruit Associate Practitioners to join our laboratory team.
The successful candidates will be required to undertake roles in specimen dissection, specimen preparation and processing in the main laboratory, tinctorial and immunohistochemical staining methods, as well as a range of other duties including computer data entry and operation of laboratory equipment.
Participation in the planned expansion to working hours; 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday, Weekend and Bank Holiday working rotas is expected.
Main duties of the job
- Operate a wide range of histology equipment safely and accurately.
- Perform routine histological techniques.
- Embedding of surgical specimens into paraffin wax according to protocol.
- Section paraffin material according to protocol.
- Perform and understand the application of a variety of tinctorial staining techniques.
- Perform routine immuno histochemistry techniques.
- Orientate and photograph specimens and archive the images.
- Safely handle reagents required for histological techniques, including formalin.
- Prepare solutions according to SOP, adhere to COSHH regulations including safe disposal of chemicals/ reagent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 qualification e.g. NVQ, HNC, BTEC, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part II) plus extensive laboratory experience Or Foundation Level Degree
Desirable
- Other relevant courses with regards to H&S, supervision, quality or training
Experience
Essential
- Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
Desirable
- Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Keyboard and basic IT skills
- Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Effective Communication skills, written and oral
- Evidence of good manual dexterity
- Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing scientific analysis
- Ability to follow and work to SOP and Policy
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
Essential
- Patients first – Understanding of how laboratory services are part of the patient pathway and impact on patient care
- Respectful – Developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
- Ownership – Understand the need to accept responsibility for own actions and ensure accuracy and attention to detail
- Unity – Ability to work as part of a team
- Delivery – Ability to work within defined timescales
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).
Closing Date: 09 March 2025
