Full time 37.5 hours per week
We have a permanent contract available for a candidate with relevant experience in Histopathology to work within our Cellular Pathology department at Royal Bolton Hospital.
The department has UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 and is the 7th best Histopathology Dept in the country for Turn Around times.
We will consider applications for a Band 5 BMS development role for a suitably qualified candidate with suitable experience within the NHS.
The post holder will support the department to maintain the provision of a high quality, reliable diagnostic Cellular pathology Services within the trust.
Those shortlisted for interview will be required to attend in person due to the requirement to undertake a practical microtomy test.
This role will involve the routine processing of tissue samples and non-gynae specimens. The successful candidates will be expected to adhere to and maintain protocols within the department, in line with ISO 15189 standards. You will work as part of a team of highly dedicated scientific staff to ensure the accuracy and quality of a range of tests throughout the department. You will be responsible for performing internal and external quality assurance and investigating test failures. You will perform specialist automated and manual tests and will be involved in auditing processes, reagent control, and maintenance of equipment. You will be required to participate in the departmental rota.
If appointed as a Band 6, you will have daily responsibilities for managing a sub section of the laboratory.
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. The CQC has rated us as Good with Outstanding leadership. We have good clinical performance and sound operations that are rooted in patient safety and a highly engaged workforce whose dedication to patient care creates a warm and welcoming working environment.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracy Eastland Job title: Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager Email address: tracy.eastland@boltonft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01204390390
Contact Tracy Eastland on 01204-390390 (extension 143606) for more information on the role.
Alternatively contact Mark Aylin, Histopathology Section manager on 01204-390390 (extension 144588) to arrange a site visit to look around the dept. #J-18808-Ljbffr