Associate Practitioner in Histopathology

Job overview

The Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) is seeking 2 enthusiastic Associate Practitioners to work in our busy, friendly Cellular Pathology Laboratory based at Hull Royal Infirmary under York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. These positions are temporary fixed term/secondment contracts  for 12 months. Based in Hull, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of scientific procedures and result interpretation on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes. We are looking for individuals with a good knowledge of Cellular Pathology.

If you wish to apply for this post as a Secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for individuals who are hard working, innovative, and works well as part of a team.

• To work in a consultant led team being responsible for performing a wide range of scientific procedures and result interpretation on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes
• The post holder will perform a limited range of complex tasks comparable with the Biomedical Scientist including scientific procedures and result interpretation on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes, as well as handling telephone queries from other healthcare professionals, reception and clerical duties.
• The post holder is a member of a team of laboratory staff that deliver a medical laboratory service to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and resource management within the Trust; to maintain at all times the required high standards and quality.
• The post holder will use individual judgment to make decisions that will have an impact on the end product in order to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely reports within available resources.
• The post holder will also be expected to support and advise less experienced staff such as trainees, students as well as Medical Laboratory Assistants

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

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: [email protected].

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.

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