Cellular Pathology Associate Practitioner(AP)/Trainee AP | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,147 - £27,596 per annum [or Band 3 Trainee salary £22,816 - £24,336 per annum] |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL4 0JR |
| Company: | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6236093/241-342DS-24 |
Summary
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
We have a new vacant Associate Practitioner post available for candidate with relevant experience in Cellular Pathology to work on a permanent basis within our Histopathology department at Royal Bolton Hospital.
The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios and UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189
Please note this post is not intended for trainee BMS candidates looking to complete the registration portfolio .
We will consider applications for a development role @AFC Band 3 with a minimum requirement of the IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1, with a planned progression into B4 upon completion of Training.
This role will involve the routine processing of tissue samples, non-gynae specimens and andrology samples. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain all 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 quality of all tests performed using internal and external quality schemes. You will perform specialist automated and manual tests throughout the department and be involved in auditing processes, reagent control, and maintenance of equipment. You will rotate through all sections of the department and microtomy, embedding, special stains, assisting dissection/specimen reception and some non gynae preparation techniques.
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.
The role will mainly involve the main duties within the laboratory, such as embedding and microtomy, assisting in specimen dissection, performance of special stains and sample preparation. You will be expected to cover the rota to help ensure the smooth running of department.
Experience in Histology is essential.
This advert closes on Friday 10 May 2024
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