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Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
- Qualifications
Level 4 qualification e.g. NVQ, HNC, BTEC, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part II) plus extensive laboratory experience Or Foundation Level Degree
- Personal Qualities
Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Skills and Knowledge
Keyboard and basic IT skills
- Skills and Knowledge
Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Skills and Knowledge
Effective Communication skills, written and oral
- Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
Patients first - Understanding of how laboratory services are part of the patient pathway and impact on patient care
- Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
Respectful – Developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
- Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
Ownership – Understand the need to accept responsibility for own actions and ensure accuracy and attention to detail
- Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
Unity – Ability to work as part of a team
- Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
Delivery – Ability to work within defined timescales
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience
- Qualifications
Other relevant courses with regards to H&S, supervision, quality or training
Job overview
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Department of Histopathology at the SYB Pathology Royal Hallamshire Hospital site. We are looking to recruit Associate Practitioners to join our laboratory team.
The successful candidates will be required to undertake roles in specimen dissection, specimen preparation and processing in the main laboratory, tinctorial and immunohistochemical staining methods, as well as a range of other duties including computer data entry and operation of laboratory equipment.
Participation in the planned expansion to working hours; 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday, Weekend and Bank Holiday working rotas is expected.
Main duties of the job
Operate a wide range of histology equipment safely and accurately.
Perform routine histological techniques.
Embedding of surgical specimens into paraffin wax according to protocol.
Section paraffin material according to protocol.
Perform and understand the application of a variety of tinctorial staining techniques.
Perform routine immunohistochemistry techniques.
Orientate and photograph specimens and archive the images.
Safely handle reagents required for histological techniques, including formalin.
Prepare solutions according to SOP, adhere to COSHH regulations including safe disposal of chemicals/ reagent.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
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This advert is for Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 pa/ pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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