Biomedical Support Worker (Cellular Pathology)NHS

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to become a valued member of our team in the Department of Cellular Pathology. The post is primarily based at St James's Hospital; however, there may be a requirement to provide cross-site cover to meet service demands.

Main duties of the job

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, has excellent attention to detail, and takes pride in supporting high-quality patient care. As part of a busy diagnostic laboratory service, you will contribute to the processing of clinical specimens and support a range of activities across the histology pathway, helping to ensure patients receive timely and accurate diagnostic results. Some of this work may be undertaken under supervision. The postholder will be expected to communicate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly specialised and forward-thinking department, supporting activities including specimen receipt and accessioning, assisting with specimen dissection, stock management, case assembly, archive services, and other laboratory support duties. The department operates a six-day service between 7:30am and 7:30pm, with both standard and extended-day shift patterns. The successful applicant will be required to work one in four Saturdays as part of the established rota.

Job description

Why you should join our Team The Cellular Pathology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a forwardthinking, innovative and continually improving service. We were the first laboratory in the UK to digitally scan 100% of surgical slides and also introduced the UK’s first automated tissue sectioners. We are a regional Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre and a pilot site for the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad, supported by dedicated Transformation and Pathology Technology & Innovation Leads.

As a large teaching hospital, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with a strong emphasis on training, development and progression for staff at all levels. The department processes a wide range of specialist work and provides Histopathology, NonGynae Cytology, Andrology, Muscle, Nerve, Immunohistochemistry, Molecular and Mortuary services. There are excellent opportunities to contribute to innovation, quality improvement and service development while working alongside experienced and committed colleagues.

This post forms part of a successful business case to increase staffing levels following a comprehensive review of service capacity and demand. It provides an excellent opportunity to join a growing department that is continually investing in its workforce, technology, and service development.

We have UKAS accreditation to ISO15189:2022 standards.

What you will bring to the role Working as a member of the departmental team you will be expected to perform a range of routine tasks in support of biomedical, scientific and medical staff. You will have problem solving skills that will allow you to make judgements and decisions about job related situations and will be required to communicate information, some of which may be related to patient management and care. Tasks may vary from day to day but examples would include: receiving diagnostic samples into the laboratory, booking cases onto the laboratory information system, preparation of samples/ assisting with specimen dissection, equipment use, preparation of chemical reagents, tissue processing, and safe disposal of clinical / laboratory waste. You may be required to respond to telephone enquiries, assist in monitoring, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, assist in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables and participate in laboratory audit processes.

Please see the attached Job description for further information about this vacancy.

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Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.