Associate Practitioner

North West London Pathology

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Job summary

Are you yearning for a career progression, filled with dynamic challenges and a variety of opportunities? Your search ends here!

We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Associate Practitioners to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.

Why Choose Us? You will be handling a diverse workload with a wide array of surgical specimens. You'll master advanced techniques in Immunohistochemistry, embedding, microtomy, both manual and automated Special stains and digital pathology. Most importantly you will thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment, where we prioritize training and career progression, with dedicated officers to support your journey.

Don't wait, apply to work with us today!

Main duties of the job

You will be part of an experienced and supportive histology team working within a state-of-the-art laboratory. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to progressing their career in cellular pathology and looking to benefit the care and quality of patient cases processed in the department.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Suitable applicants should have awareness of the histology laboratory. The applicant will be trained and will participate in core laboratory duties including embedding, microtomy, processing, filing and special stains. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.

We are committed to your development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP

About us

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

NWLP Induction

The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.

For 2023, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

  • Monday 5 August 2024
  • Monday 2 Sept 2024
  • Monday 7 October 2024
  • Monday 4 November 2024
  • Monday 2 December 2024

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.

Date posted

17 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£30,279 to £33,116 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-NWLP-180

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointed persons will be required to work across a 7 day working pattern, working 37.5 hours/week.

We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP. You must have a desire to learn and develop within our busy laboratories. The laboratory has IBMS training approval for Registration Training and for Specialist Portfolio training for candidates with the relevant qualifications and experience.

For further information please contact Sweenie Goonesekera on 020 331 17883

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointed persons will be required to work across a 7 day working pattern, working 37.5 hours/week.

We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP. You must have a desire to learn and develop within our busy laboratories. The laboratory has IBMS training approval for Registration Training and for Specialist Portfolio training for candidates with the relevant qualifications and experience.

For further information please contact Sweenie Goonesekera on 020 331 17883

Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • A Foundation Degree in Biomedical Science
  • A pass in a science Degree
  • Or proven equivalent experience in a relevant discipline

Skills / Abilities

Essential

  • Organised and methodical
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Prepared to work with biological materials
  • Able to read and follow written methodologies or protocols

Desirable

  • Previous pathology laboratory experience
  • HSA experience

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Basic computer skills
  • Previous relevant laboratory experience
Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • A Foundation Degree in Biomedical Science
  • A pass in a science Degree
  • Or proven equivalent experience in a relevant discipline

Skills / Abilities

Essential

  • Organised and methodical
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Prepared to work with biological materials
  • Able to read and follow written methodologies or protocols

Desirable

  • Previous pathology laboratory experience
  • HSA experience

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Basic computer skills
  • Previous relevant laboratory experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North West London Pathology

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West London Pathology

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Laboratory Manager

Alpana Vithal

alpana.vithal@nhs.net

02033111377

Date posted

17 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£30,279 to £33,116 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-NWLP-180

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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