Tissue Co-ordinator - Cellular Pathology
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 January 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-PATH-493 |
Summary
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES To perform appropriate procedures and tasks consistent with the job holders levels of knowledge, skills and experience. These tasks may vary from day to day but examples would include- To direct secretarial staff and if required help with secretarial duties including booking in of cases, test ordering, and transcription of results for molecular testing at the CPGC To undertake macrodissection of tumour-rich areas identified and marked by a pathologist/advanced practitioner on glass slides, following established laboratory protocols and quality standards, to support downstream molecular analysis. Develop proficiency in the use of cellular pathology and GLH lab information systems and quality management systems. Participate in the quality agenda and compliance monitoring of the CPGC service including (but not limited to): Datix reporting & basic immediate investigation of issues, contributing to quality documents updates & SOPs. Coordinate and collaborate with regional WYAAT cellular pathology departments to ensure timely transfer of appropriate samples to the GLH and take proactive measures to ensure that agreed turnaround times are met. Attend and actively participate in monthly CPGC/Solid Malignancy Diagnostic Services (SMDS) management meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings, including preparing agendas and recording minutes. Develop and implement SOPs for the CPGC, providing support to laboratory and secretarial staff across WYAAT. Regularly review and update SOPs, and conduct relevant audits. Assist the CPGC leadership team in planning and organizing training sessions for staff as needed. Collaborate with the WGS nursing lead and multidisciplinary teams to ensure proper routing of fresh tissue and blood samples. Maintain effective communication with relevant staff members. Ensure accurate record-keeping in compliance with requirements from UKAS and RCPath. Utilize approved data collection templates and systems to accurately input all necessary information in accordance with the CPGC operational plan. Contribute to monitoring and reporting KPIs and other metrics, conducting periodic audits, and providing input into monthly CPGC/GLH Quality meetings. Ensure adherence to health and safety policies, promptly reporting any incidents. Professional Development and Education. Attend relevant study sessions related to Genomic Medicine and GLH at an appropriate level. Complete Trust annual mandatory training programs. Maintain own competence in established procedures and participate in relevant training where required. Support waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives for designated area. Support collaborative team working across all sections. Participates in the collation of service user/stakeholder feedback. Supports with documentation and SOPs when evaluating and verifying new methods/instruments/tests. Supports with identification of service improvement opportunities and implementation of improvement actions. Assists in the delivery of continuous improvement/development plans for specialist area. CORE BEHAVIORS AND SKILLS The behaviours and skills required to perform effectively in the particular role include: Good interpersonal skills. Supportive of communal tasks. Sympathetic to the needs of others. Hard-working and flexible in time management. Attention to detail. Able to fulfil all Occupational Health and Health and Safety requirements of the role. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Understanding of team working within a clinical laboratory. Understanding of relevant health and safety issues. Knowledge of biological sciences at a basic level is required. This includes knowledge of cell biology, biochemistry, and some knowledge of disease processes. Possess prior laboratory experience in clinical record data handling and database management. Use of basic IT packages including Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with archival clinical tissue handling and clinical metadata collection is advantageous. A background in biological sciences (HNC or equivalent) is desirable. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS This post is an important component of the operational plan to successfully deliver our KPIs as set by NHSE within the Service Specification for CPGCs and GLHs. Effective communication, alongside robust organization, will facilitate delivery; the successful applicant will be supported in delivering an agreed communication plan across the region. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS (i)PHYSICAL EFFORT: The components of this post are varied and require flexibility and effective organization to work across the region as required. Time at a computer screen is integral, and good practice health and safety principles will apply. No heavy lifting or exposure to environmental hazards is required for this post. Standard hospital infection prevention and control measures apply regarding human tissue handling and transportation. (ii) MENTAL EFFORT: Attention to detail in both clinical and project data collated is crucial. Competing demands may occur and require active decision making and prioritization, which may be stressful. The project supported by this post requires the introduction of additional practices to that of standard of care and therefore influencing and problem-solving, alongside education and support may be challenging.