Job summary
- Main area
- CYTOLOGY
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 323-ACS8402-ED
- Employer
- Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cytology Department, St Peter's Hospital
- Town
- Chertsey
- Salary
- £27,857 - £30,570 per annum inc. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Associate Practitioner Non Gynae
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
Supervise the staff in the Non-Gynaecological Cytology preparation laboratory
Perform Non-Gynaecological preparation room duties at St Peter’s Hospital.
Assist in the provision of an efficient service to all users of the Cytopathology Department
Maintain equipment and keep records in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Be familiar with the departmental LIMS (laboratory Information management system)
ÌýAllocate each sample and request form a unique laboratory number.
ÌýTo record specimen descriptions and clinical details before preparation and to choose appropriate preparation methodologies based on them.
Preparation of non-gynaecological samples manually using complex semi-automated equipment (Hologic T2000).
ÌýÌýTo use material safety data sheet and COSH risk assessment in order to ensure that the risks involved in the use of hazardous substances are minimised.
ÌýTo ensure that the Standard Operation Procedure are followed by all preparation laboratory staff.
ÌýÌýTo accept stock deliveries and delivery items and quantities are correct.
ÌýÌýTo maintain and clean machines and instruments used in the NG preparation laboratory within the scope of the SOP.
ÌýTo ensure the correct use of disinfectants and detergents according to COSH regulations and laboratory protocols.
ÌýTo ensure that other routine laboratory tasks, such as slide filing are kept up to date to assist in archive material retrieval.
ÌýTo supervise the staff in the Non-Gynaecological Cytology preparation laboratory
To supervise the preparation laboratories staff in their duties ensuring that working hours are adhered to and that work flow in the laboratories is timely and efficient.
To train new members of Cytology support staff during their training period, and act as a point of contact with the Cytology management team.
Working for our organisation
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Be familiar with the departmental LIMS (laboratory Information management system)
ÌýAllocate each sample and request form a unique laboratory number.
ÌýCheck the identity of the patient and specimen details described on the request form for a match with those on the specimen container and either resolve any discrepancies or bring them to the attention of the laboratory management team.
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To record specimen descriptions and clinical details before preparation and to choose appropriate preparation methodologies based on them.
Preparation of non-gynaecological samples manually using complex semi-automated equipment (Hologic T2000).
Preparation of non-gynaecological specimens for microscopic examination including the handling of potential high risk of samples in a microbiological safety cabinet whilst wearing appropriate PPE plus the use and programming of centrifuges prior to staining of prepared slides.
To use material safety data sheet and COSH risk assessment in order to ensure that the risks involved in the use of hazardous substances are minimised.
To stain slides using automated instruments.
To mount stained microscope slides manually and using an automated cover slipping machine.
ÌýTo ensure that the Standard Operation Procedure are followed by all preparation laboratory staff.
ÌýTo check and maintain stock levels as advise a senior member of staff when these fall below specified levels.
ÌýTo accept stock deliveries and delivery items and quantities are correct.
ÌýTo ensure that resources are used efficiently with regard to storage condition and stock expiry dates.
ÌýTo maintain and clean machines and instruments used in the NG preparation laboratory within the scope of the SOP.
ÌýTo ensure the correct use of disinfectants and detergents according to COSH regulations and laboratory protocols.
ÌýTo ensure that other routine laboratory tasks, such as slide filing are kept up to date to assist in archive material retrieval.
ÌýTo answer telephone enquiries in accordance with laboratory protocol in order to provide an effective and user-friendly service.
ÌýTo supervise the staff in the Non-Gynaecological Cytology preparation laboratory
To work closely with the NG Cytology team, lead in the planning and organisation of staffing and rots’s.
To supervise the preparation laboratories staff in their duties ensuring that working hours are adhered to and that work flow in the laboratories is timely and efficient.
To train new members of Cytology support staff during their training period, and act as a point of contact with the Cytology management team.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Good education to NVQ level 4
- IBMS certificate of achievement (Part 2) or foundation degree. Alternatively, education to A level standard preferably including a science subject plus knowledge and experience of relevant specialist science/laboratory procedures. Or equivalent level knowledge and skill by training and experience in a laboratory
- Knowledge and experience of relevant specialist laboratory procedures
- Experience and knowledge of routine non gynae processing techniques
Desirable criteria
- • Experience & knowledge required to train and supervise less experienced staff.
- Good Team Member
Essential
Essential criteria
- Use of BSPS LIMS e.g. Winpath Enterprise to include accessing patient results.
- Experience knowledge of routine Non-Gynae processing techniques
- Equivalent level of knowledge and skill by training and experience in a laboratory.
- •Ability to supervise the staff in the Non-Gynaecological Cytology preparation laboratory
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in A BSPS pathology laboratory or equivalent.
- Ability to stain slides using automated or manual instruments.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rupinder Cunningham
- Job title
- Clinical Cytologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01932723542
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