- Dissect diagnostic A–E graded histopathology specimens across a wide range of tissue types, from benign to complex malignant cases, in line with SOPs based on RCPath guidelines
- Support the retention of UKAS accreditation within the Histology dissection service, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical or workflow issues within dissection, using your advanced expertise to maintain efficiency and accuracy
- Plan, prioritise and manage workload effectively to meet turnaround times in a high throughput laboratory environment
- Work in line with HCA policies and procedures, acting as a role model for best practice and professional standards
- Extensive experience in histopathology dissection, including independent handling of A–E graded specimens across a range of benign and malignant tissue types
- Strong working knowledge of RCPath guidelines and UKAS standards, with a consistent, quality focused approach to SOPs
- Proven ability to work autonomously at an advanced level, demonstrating confidence, accuracy and sound judgement in complex dissection
- Experience working in a fast paced laboratory environment, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet demanding turnaround times
- Excellent problem solving skills, with the confidence to troubleshoot and resolve dissection related issues
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
- Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
- Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
- Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
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