To assist in the provision of the cellular pathology and mortuary service for the trusts hospitals and CCGs. To perform cellular pathology laboratory duties as described in standard operating procedures and health and safety procedures. Continuous professional development will be encouraged. To unpack the samples with reference to Health and safety procedures and the minimum data set requirements for labelling the sample and request form.
Understand, perform and document daily quality checks on equipment.
Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic person to work full time giving assistance to the scientific & technical staff in the cellular pathology department.
The cellular pathology laboratory prepares samples for histology, non-gynae cytology, and andrology. We also have a mortuary facility at Calderdale and Huddersfield.
The work involves specimen reception, computer entry, and general assistance with routine technical duties throughout the department including the mortuary.
Participate in regular supervision.
Attend all mandatory training.
Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
Participate in regular supervision.
Attend all mandatory training.
Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
GCSE A* - C in English and Mathematics and at least one Science subject or equivalent
Level 2 RQF qualification such as Level 2 Diploma in Care, NVQ level 2 in Healthcare Science / Health and Social Care or equivalent
Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
Experience of working in an NHS medical laboratory/pathology environment
Able to work independently and as part of a team, supporting colleagues and sharing information
Flexibility of working hours which may include weekend or evening working to accommodate service needs
GCSE A* - C in English and Mathematics and at least one Science subject or equivalent
Level 2 RQF qualification such as Level 2 Diploma in Care, NVQ level 2 in Healthcare Science / Health and Social Care or equivalent
Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
Experience of working in an NHS medical laboratory/pathology environment
Able to work independently and as part of a team, supporting colleagues and sharing information
Flexibility of working hours which may include weekend or evening working to accommodate service needs
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Calderdale Royal Hospital
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