Job summary

NWLP is based on a 'hub and spoke' structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at the hub site at Charing Cross Hospital which is where the Electron Microscopy Service is partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology. Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring.

We are now offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and dynamic Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our Electron Microscopy Unit. You will become part of a team providing a specialised diagnostic service to patients within the Hospital and for external users. Your duties will include : specimen reception, including data entry onto LIMS, sample preparation, embedding and sectioning. Archiving slides, blocks and reports.

Main duties of the job

To perform support duties to the Electron Microscopy Unit and to undertake specimen reception and sample preparation. Staff in this grade are not HCPC Registered and will take direction from appropriately qualified HCPC registered staff.

Receipt of specimens, checking patient information and sample type, sorting and numbering of specimens.

Entering specimen details onto the LIMs system.

Tissue processing and sectioning for ultrastructural examination.

In-house preparation of solutions and maintenance of equipment.

Compliance with quality standards required in service provision and participation in internal and external quality control.

We are committed to your development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP

About us

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

NWLP Induction

The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.

For 2024 / 25, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

• Monday 7 October 2024
• Monday 4 November 2024
• Monday 2 December 2024
• Monday 6 January 2025
• Monday 3 February 2025
• Monday 3 March 2025
• Monday 7 April 2025
• Monday 12 May 2025
• Monday 2 June 2025
• Monday 7 July 2025
• Monday 4 August 2025
• Monday 1 September 2025
• Monday 6 October 2025
• Monday 3 November 2025
• Monday 1 December 2025

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION

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SKILLS / ABILITIES

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EXPERIENCE

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