Associate Practitioner Cellular Pathology

For full details, please refer to the attached job description

• To participate in the routine work of the main histology laboratory in accordance with departmental protocols
• To participate in some of the specialised areas of the department when required
• To participate in flexible working arrangements
• Undertake tasks required for CPA accreditation e.g. reviewing SOPs.
• To handle chemicals and biological material in accordance with COSHH regulations and departmental protocols
• In accordance with departmental protocols, deal with chemical and biological spillages
• To participate in the department's appraisal scheme
• Process enquiries appropriately referring to the appropriate personnel when required.
• Attend and participate in Trust and departmental meetings
• Be proactive in own professional development
• Assist in the training of all groups of staff and to acquaint new staff with local practices.
• Daily maintenance and use of equipment such as tissue processors, embedding centres, cover slipper, slide stainer and writer, microtomes and cryostats.
• Disinfection of cut up and specimen reception areas
• Disinfection of equipment such as cryostats and centrifuges following contamination.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust