To assist the Senior BMS in supervising the BMSWs in specimen reception and cut-up, main laboratory, immunohistochemistry and digital scanning areas on rotation. To train and mentor BMSWs with the assistance of the Training Team. To use the laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other Trust IT platforms. To regularly make up and replace hazardous and toxic chemicals, as required.
Lifting of chemical containers up to 10l for storage and disposal is also required on a daily basis. To assist in solving day-to-day problems, including incorrectly labelled specimens and follow appropriate quality and error logging procedures in the event of an incident. To receive and check specimens of human organs and tissue specimens with the request forms and to ensure correct patient ID on both matching request forms and specimen pots. To give specimens and forms a unique laboratory number and transfer patient information to the LIMS.
To regularly handle fixed and fresh tissue. This includes working with recognisable body parts, fetal tissue, post-mortem tissue and potentially infectious material in accordance with departmental policies, which may cause distress. To assist pathologists and BMS staff with dissection. To include the handling and disposal of sharp blades and to clean working areas of tissue, faeces, mucus and blood.
To carry out routine wax block embedding of surgical specimens, and section cutting of surgical and large biopsy cases. To assist in the staining, coverslipping and sorting of slides. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.