Job summary
- Main area
- Cellular Pathology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00)
- Job ref
- 249-6374952
- Employer
- Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Great Western Hospital
- Town
- Swindon
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
To work as part of the Cellular Pathology team involved in the technical preparation of specimens and performing defined procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures. This will include all aspects of the routine service provided by the department.
Main duties of the job
All tasks will be completed following departmental standard operating procedures. The post holder will undergo a period of training then will work unsupervised once deemed competent.
1. Reception of specimens. Reception includes collection of specimens from pathology reception, data matching between specimen containers and request forms, coding samples, sorting into the correct work
stream, and identification of specimens which must be rejected. Rejected samples must be resolved and logged.
2. Set up, and clean down, of dissection area, ensuring all required equipment/consumables are available and correct cleaning/disinfection methods are used. May involve some exposure to sharps (e.g. scalpel
blades, dissection knives).
3. Assist with the process of specimen dissection. This involves writing medical dictation for occasionally long periods of time, and checking patient and specimen identification.
4. Assist with the process of specimen dissection. This involves writing medical dictation for occasionally long periods of time, and checking patient and specimen identification.
5. Responsibility for specimen storage and disposal. Store specimens awaiting disposal correctly, following departmental protocol. Identification of specimens ready for disposal. Disposal of specimens in a safe manner, including those requiring non-standard disposal (e.g. POCs).
Working for our organisation
Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To participate in the routine work of all sections within the department to provide our users with accurate and timely results.
To perform routine tasks covering a variety of equipment and manual techniques.
To ensure that all tasks are performed in accordance with current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and regulations to ensure a high quality service at all times.
To ensure that equipment is properly maintained on a day to day basis and operated in accordance with laboratory and manufacturers SOPs.
To assist in the running of the digital pathology equipment.
The documentation of specimens, including entry of computerised records.
The handling, processing and disposal of histological and cytological material.
Assisting staff during specimen dissection by taking notes, preparing extra cassettes and checking patient details.
Maintain the laboratory filing system, including retrieval of off-site storage and disposal of selected material.
To co-ordinate the sending and return of referral work to external providers.
To co-ordinate the escalation of urgent work and to respond to enquiries.
To co-ordinate and prepare cases for MDT review. Work with others to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service.
To maintain confidentiality at all times relating to patients, staff and the Trust in line with departmental and Trust policies.
To adhere to the requirements of the Data Protection Act and to treat with discretion, avoiding disclosure to unauthorised individuals, all confidential and other information acquired.
To liaise with all other pathology staff and other members of staff within the Trust at an appropriate level to ensure high standards of communication and cooperation.
To be conversant with the use of the pathology IT system and report any problems to either senior staff or the IT helpdesk.
To work within the Trust and departmental safety policies and report any hazards to the departmental safety representative or senior staff.
To make positive efforts to promote your own personal safety and that of others.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths
Desirable criteria
- • Science A-levels (or equivalent): Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- • NVQ L3 in a laboratory-based discipline
- • IBMS Certificate of Achievement for Biomedical Science Support Staff, part I or II.
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Experience of successfully working in a busy, multi-factorial role.
Desirable criteria
- • Experience of working in a pathology department
- • Experience in Cytology and/or Histology
- • Experience in a customer service role.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively.
- • Good time management.
- • Ability to work independently and take direction and to pass on information accurately and timely.
- • Able to build effective working relationships with staff and colleagues.
Desirable criteria
- • Competent in using Winpath pathology IT system
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Matthew Long
- Job title
- Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01793 604277
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