About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work as a member of the Cellular Pathology team providing data, scientific and technical services used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This department consists of Histology and non-gynae cytology. Where appropriate the post holder will work under the guidance of more experience staff in undertaking the scientific tasks in most sections of the department. Assisting senior staff in training of new staff as required. The post holder will be expected to ensure the effective delivery of a high-quality service that meets the needs and requirements of all users, meeting the requirements to maintain continuing accreditation with ISO 15189:2012 and continuing compliance with other statutory and non-statutory bodies.
Main duties of the job
Technical
To receive tissue samples and request forms and enter onto the Laboratory Information and Management System (LIMS) following departmental SOPs. Prepare and assist BMS and consultant staff at surgical specimen assessment. Prepare specimens for disposal according to lab SOP's. Preparation of non-gynae specimens. Using specialist knowledge orientate and wax embed processed material. Trim blocks for sectioning. Cutting blocks for staining. Staining sections with H&E or special stains. To prepare samples and requests for specialist tests for despatch to referral laboratories by courier or by post ensuring adherence to relevant postal and Health and Safety regulations. Wash laboratory glassware, specimen containers and slide transit boxes. Re label and fill if appropriate. File slides, tissue blocks, and any other archiving required. To participate in routine equipment maintenance procedures to provide a clean, healthy and high-quality analytical environment. Assist in the daily internal quality control of the staining machine. Assist in the routine maintenance of all equipment in use in the department. Assist in all other daily tasks as necessary. To prepare chemical solutions following instructions in SOP's ensuring compliance with Health and safety requirements and COSHH guidelines.
About us
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:
Caring - Design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants.Safe - Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes firstResponsible - All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputationValue Each Other - Value each other's contributionInspiring - We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Basic Science skills from School and university
Desirable
Experience in laboratory work
Skills Essential
Able to self-organise and delegate tasks as appropriate Computer literate and confident of using IT Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Health and Safety and Good Laboratory Practice
Desirable
Good general education
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.
Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Department of Cellular Pathology, Kingston NHS foundation trust
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)