Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner

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.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.

As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.

We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Other relevant courses with regards to H&S, supervision, quality or training

Experience

Essential: - Experience with a range of laboratory techniques

Desirable: - Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential: - Keyboard and basic IT skills; - Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues; - Effective Communication skills, written and oral

Personal Qualities

Essential: - Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work

Values and Behaviours (PROUD)