Senior Pathology Support Worker, HPV Screening LaboratoryNHS

Job summary

Collect, unpack, check and store bulk deliveries of laboratoryconsumables.

Work in the HPV testing laboratory at St Peter's Hospital.Operate and maintain equipment and keep records in accordancewith laboratory guidelines.

Contribute to the training of new staff members as required.

THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY IF A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

Main duties of the job

To liaise with the HPV SR team regarding errors in patient and specimen identification.To collect, unpack, check and store bulk deliveries of laboratory consumables.To complete laboratory records accurately and in a timely manner.To safely process samples with a low potential risk of infection using Hologic Tomcat, Panther and T5000 machines.To work with potentially hazardous laboratory chemicals appropriately and safely in accordance with laboratory procedures, COSHH and the BSPS Health & Safety Policy.To participate in the analysis of gynaecological specimens using sophisticated automated High risk HPV testing equipment as part of the national delivery of HPV primary screening by the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.

To participate in the preparation and staining of gynaecological specimens for microscopic examination including blood removal using Espostis solution.To comply with the BSPS health and safety procedures and laboratory codes of practise at all times and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures.To use and maintain Cytology laboratory equipment within the department according to BSPS, Trust and departmental policies.To ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of the specimen preparation laboratories including the correct use of disinfectants and detergents according to COSHH regulations and laboratory protocols.To ensure that other routine laboratory tasks, such as slide filing are kept up to date and to assist in archived material retrieval.

Job description

To liaise with the HPV SR team regarding errors in patient and specimen identification.To collect, unpack, check and store bulk deliveries of laboratory consumables.To complete laboratory records accurately and in a timely manner.To safely process samples with a low potential risk of infection using Hologic Tomcat, Panther and T5000 machines.To work with potentially hazardous laboratory chemicals appropriately and safely in accordance with laboratory procedures, COSHH and the BSPS Health & Safety Policy.Performs a variety of manual laboratory procedures, under indirect supervision from Registered Biomedical Scientist staff.To participate in the analysis of gynaecological specimens using sophisticated automated High risk HPV testing equipment as part of the national delivery of HPV primary screening by the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.

To participate in the preparation and staining of gynaecological specimens for microscopic examination including blood removal using Espostis solution.To follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and to be proactive in the development of these by suggesting improvements, and piloting revisions.To comply with the BSPS health and safety procedures and laboratory codes of practise at all times and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures.To use and maintain Cytology laboratory equipment within the department according to BSPS, Trust and departmental policies.To ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of the specimen preparation laboratories including the correct use of disinfectants and detergents according to COSHH regulations and laboratory protocols.To ensure that other routine laboratory tasks, such as slide filing are kept up to date and to assist in archived material retrieval.To answer telephone enquiries in accordance with laboratory protocol in order to provide an effective and user-friendly service.Any other work appropriate to this post and deemed necessary to provide a continuation of the service as requested by BMS staff.To assist in the supervision of work experience students, volunteers and Medical Laboratory Assistants in accordance with departmental protocols.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org