This Band 6 histopathology post sits in the Cellular Pathology department at the Royal Marsden, a fixed-term role of 14 months. The core of the work is analytical testing of clinical samples, including section cutting, automated immunohistochemistry and in-situ hybridisation, alongside equipment maintenance. The post serves Trust clinicians and outside second-opinion requests, involves rotating through every section, and may include deputising for a Section Manager. Applicants need HCPC registration and either the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent experience.
What the job involves
- Carry out analytical work on clinical samples to provide a diagnostic service for Trust clinicians and external second opinions
- Perform core and advanced procedures, rotating through all sections of the department as required
- Cut sections on microtomes from paraffin wax samples and mount them on slides
- Assist with automated immunohistochemistry and in-situ hybridisation
- Receive and check specimens against request forms and LIMS, handling labelling errors, leaking samples and high-risk specimens
- Carry out specimen dissection and biopsy transfer for category A and B samples
- Assist pathologists with diagnostic sampling of fresh and formalin-fixed tissue
- Process and prepare specimens and enter request data accurately
- Carry out tinctorial (special stain) techniques
- Maintain equipment, document daily maintenance to schedule and report breakdowns to the Laboratory or Deputy Manager
- Run quality control, validate or verify reports and meet statutory and Trust record-keeping requirements
- Maintain reagent records, log books and stock levels, reporting to senior staff; deputise for a Section Manager when required and train new team members
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree in biomedical science
- Educational qualification in mathematics
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- Experience working in all areas of routine laboratory work
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent experience
- Able to follow SOPs and work to deadlines
Skills & knowledge
- Good interpersonal skills, clear writing and a diplomatic telephone manner
- Ability to use in-house IT systems and Microsoft software
- Ability to perform complex scientific calculations and data analysis
- Attention to detail and good judgement
- Able to resolve simple day-to-day problems and troubleshoot
- Full understanding of EQA and IQA and their implications
Other
- Able to work unsupervised
- Commitment to team working
- Evidence of personal development
- Full understanding of laboratory health and safety procedures
Nice to have
- Completed specialist portfolio or extensive post-registration experience
- Evidence of post-graduate study
- Able to perform basic training
- Awareness of organisational and logistical issues
- Enthusiasm for the role, job and profession
- Self-confident and contributes to laboratory meetings
- Flexible approach to work
What’s offered
- Wide range of staff benefits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Clear career pathways
- Flexible working requests welcomed from point of hire
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
