About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a confident, approachable and resourceful person to join the Cellular Pathology service in Chelsea.
This is a very high profile department working to demanding turnaround times and providing services both to Royal Marsden Clinical teams as well as acting as a reference centre for other hospitals in the UK and offering expert opinions to institutions worldwide.
Applicants must have GCSE's or O levels including a science subject and have experience working in a relevant laboratory. This is full time post. The Trust encourages and supports continuing professional and personal development and Pathology runs a CPD Club
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include archiving of paraffin blocks and stained slides, routine solution rotation on processing and staining machines, specimen reception and disposal, packaging and collection of specimens transported between sites, collection of post.
The post holder will undertake basic technical tasks as directed by the Histopathology Laboratory Manager and senior staff and in line with departmental SOPs.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification
Receipt and checking of samples against request forms Assisting Pathologists in the diagnostic sampling of fresh and formalin fixed tissue Archiving of paraffin blocks and stained slides routine Solution rotation on processing and staining machines Responsibility to inform Laboratory Management /Senior Members of Staff with regards to laboratory procedures, risk assessment, COSHH and local safety rules Assist with the storage of confidential files To assist in ensuring the department is centred on patient care and the patient pathway To be aware of the clinical implications of the service that they provide through training To answer the telephone and deal with messages and enquiries To work within the capabilities and responsibility of the post, seeking advice and direction where appropriate
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities Essential
Articulate - Ability to communicate clearly Literacy - Ability to write clearly Literacy - Possess basic IT skills Numeracy - Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
Desirable
Numeracy - Basic educational qualification in mathematics Intelligence - Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgements Intelligence - Ability to prioritise tasks and organise daily work
Personal Qualities Essential
Co-operative - Ability to undertake a support role Capable - Able to follow written instructions Team Worker - Ability to work as part of a team Team Worker - Willingness to respond to direction
Desirable
Co-operative - Enthusiasm for job Capable - Confidence within parameters of role
Specific Experience Essential
Education - Good basic education to include GCSEs / O Levels / A Levels Education - Willingness to undergo relevant training Training - Experience of working in a relevant routine laboratory Training - Able to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures Health & Safety - Ability to follow laboratory H&S practice
Desirable
Education - Interest in working to higher level of qualification Work Planning - Understands need to work to deadlines and is able to do so Quality Management - Understanding of need for service quality Clinical Responsibility - Understanding that work relates directly to patient care
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 The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Marsden Hospital - Chelsea
Fulham Road
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)