Barts Health NHS Trust
Associate Practitioner
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The East & South East London NHS Pathology Partnership
The East & South East London NHS Pathology Partnership (Pathology Partnership) is a Pathology network formed across three NHS Trusts: Barts Health, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The successful individual will be based in the Pathology and Pharmacy Building at the Royal London Hospital site.
About Barts Health
Barts Health is one of the largest Trusts in the UK, with a turnover in excess of £1.25 billion and a workforce of over 15,000 staff. We have a wide range of diagnostic specialties due to an acute teaching hospital environment and the diversity of the local population. The Cellular Pathology Division provides diagnostic and screening services for the whole of North East London and has a combined workload of over 75,000 histology and 5,000 non-gynae cytology specimens. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team of scientists and Doctors in a modern laboratory and have the opportunity to learn a wide variety of histology techniques. Our facilities are close to underground and DLR services. The laboratory has UKAS accreditation and is HCPC accredited.
Job Description
We are looking for a band 4 Associate Practitioner who is a competent and versatile individual with experience in Cellular Pathology to provide technical support to the histology service. The duties will be varied and include embedding, microtomy, housekeeping, and tissue transfer. This post would suit an individual with a minimum of A-levels in science subjects. They would be responsible for managing more junior MLA staff. The post will require an ability to work with human tissues of all kinds and the candidate should have a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
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Key Requirements
- Experience in Cellular Pathology
- A minimum of A-levels in science subjects
- Ability to work with human tissues of all kinds
- Keen eye for detail and accuracy
Application Process
Applications are welcomed from candidates with suitable experience with the appropriate qualification. Appointment will be subject to references, health check, and proof of a good attendance record.
About the Pathology Partnership
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024, the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).
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Operational Divisions
The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership. The Partnership has three operational divisions:
- Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Biochemistry
- Microbiology and Virology
- Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics
The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were approximately £121 million per annum with a workforce establishment of around 860 WTE.
Our Values
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the Pathology Partnership and Barts Health at this band.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Lee Jeffries
- Job title: Chief BMS Histology
- Email address: lee.jeffries@nhs.net
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