Histology Associate Practitioner

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Associate Practitioner (AP) who will support our registered Biomedical Scientists within the histopathology laboratory at York Hospital. This busy department provides a full diagnostic service to the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Applicants must be able to commit to and demonstrate the Trust Values and Behaviours.

The core hours are 08:30am until 5:00pm.

Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to organise an informal visit prior to interview using the contact details provided

Main duties of the job

It is essential for an Associate Practitioner at the Band 4 level to be able to demonstrate competency at a Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA Band 3) level or equivalent, and have significant experience of working in a histopathology or a similar pathology environment.

Experience of embedding, microtomy is desirable. Training will be provided.

The successful applicant must have excellent organisational skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work using their own initiative, to meet tight deadlines. You must be able to work with minimum supervision.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

09 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-5267794-HAP-CG4

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

Good interpersonal and team working skills
Ability to work under pressure
Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Close attention to detail able to work precisely and accurately
Good communication skills - written and oral
Able to demonstrate and use initiative appropriately.
Good manual dexterity

Desirable

Familiarity with hospital LIMS systems
Experience of microtomy - able to produce tissue sections from embedded blocks
Experience of embedding, morphological alignment of tissue within molten wax.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in laboratory sciences or equivalent (e.g. IBMS Certificates of Achievement part 1 and 2 with lab experience) plus additional theoretical or applied training in specific discipline

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

Previous experience in an NHS pathology laboratory
Knowledge, competence and understanding of the role of histopathology in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

Desirable

Experience of working in an NHS Histology laboratory
Supervisory experience
Understanding of health and safety
Knowledge of medical terminology

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: oWe are Kind. oWe are Open. oWe pursue Excellence

Person Specification

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

Good interpersonal and team working skills
Ability to work under pressure
Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Close attention to detail able to work precisely and accurately
Good communication skills - written and oral
Able to demonstrate and use initiative appropriately.
Good manual dexterity

Desirable

Familiarity with hospital LIMS systems
Experience of microtomy - able to produce tissue sections from embedded blocks
Experience of embedding, morphological alignment of tissue within molten wax.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in laboratory sciences or equivalent (e.g. IBMS Certificates of Achievement part 1 and 2 with lab experience) plus additional theoretical or applied training in specific discipline

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

Previous experience in an NHS pathology laboratory
Knowledge, competence and understanding of the role of histopathology in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

Desirable

Experience of working in an NHS Histology laboratory
Supervisory experience
Understanding of health and safety
Knowledge of medical terminology

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: oWe are Kind. oWe are Open. oWe pursue Excellence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.