Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Associate Practitioner
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Role Overview
As an Associate Practitioner in histology, the post holder is responsible for a variety of tasks that assist in the smooth operation of the section in order to deliver a specialised, diagnostic service, which contributes to the clinical care of the patient.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out procedures in the Pathology Department, which do not require HPC registration.
- Handle body fluids and materials, including high-risk specimens from i.e. HIV and Hepatitis B patients.
- Perform appropriate scientific investigations for patients in the diagnosis of pathological disease.
- Process work through the Department using the knowledge and experience gained through training to Foundation or BSc degree level.
- Act under supervision or without supervision, following competence assessment directed by senior staff.
Working Relationships
- Responsible to and liaise closely with the senior staff in the department providing a high-quality technical service that builds on the standards defined by UKAS.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with all grades of staff both scientific and medical to ensure the effective delivery of the technical service.
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Exposure
The job will involve exposure to body fluid samples, human tissue samples and harmful chemicals.
Routine Cellular Pathology Rotas
To participate in the routine Cellular Pathology rotas. Rotating through all areas of the laboratory as directed by senior staff, including:
- Specimen reception
- Cut-up assist
- Embedding
- Microtomy
- Haematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) staining
- Internal Quality Control (IQC)
- Specimen Decalcification
- Special Stains
- Immunohistochemistry
Rotation will take place within the scope of individual practice, determined by training received and competence level assessment by senior members of the team.
About Us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
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We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Relocation Support
Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Kingfred Kazembe
- Job Title: Operations Manager
- Email Address: kingfred.kazembe@hhft.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 01962824458
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