Job overview

As an Associate Practitioner in histology, the post holder is responsible for a variety of tasks that assist in the smooth operation of the section in order to deliver a specialised, diagnostic service, which contributes to the clinical care of the patient.

The post holder will carry out procedures in the Pathology Department, which do not require HPC registration. They will handle body fluids and materials, including high-risk specimens from i.e. HIV and Hepatitis B patients. They will perform appropriate scientific investigations for patients in the diagnosis of pathological disease. Using the knowledge and experience gained through training to Foundation or BSc degree level, staff will process work through the Department. The post holder will act under supervision or without supervision, following competence assessment directed by senior staff.

You will be responsible to and liaise closely with the senior staff in the department providing a high-quality technical service that builds on the standards defined by UKAS.  You will be expected to develop and maintain close working relationships with all grades of staff both scientific and medical to ensure the effective delivery of the technical service.

The job will involve exposure to body fluid samples, human tissue samples and harmful chemicals.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the routine Cellular Pathology rotas. Rotating through all areas of the laboratory as directed by senior staff, including:

o   Specimen reception

o   Cut-up assist

o   Embedding

o   Microtomy

o   Haematoxylin &Eosin (H&E) staining

o   Internal Quality Control (IQC)

o   Specimen Decalcification

o   Special Stains

o   Immunohistochemistry

Rotation will take place within the scope of individual practice, determined by training received and competence level assessment by senior members of the team.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered

We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability.  If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017