Associate Practitioner | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Practitioner with good interpersonal skills and a committed team member to join the integrated RMH Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS), working across central specimen reception and Immunophenotyping. The SIHMDS at the Centre for Molecular Pathology (CMP) in Sutton, provides an expert diagnostic service for both RMH clinicians and also for those from other NHS and private organisations as well as participating in clinical trials. The Trust encourages and supports continuing professional and personal development and Pathology runs a CPD Club. Staff benefits include child care facilities, car parking at Sutton and various sports and social activities. The key roles of an Associate Practitioner consist of sample collection, data entry, sample prioritisation and distribution. The post holder will be the first point of contact for internal and external clinical users and couriers. The specimen reception is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm and so the post holder will be required to participate on a shift system on a rotational basis to provide this cover. In addition to the specimen reception role the post holder would be required to rotate into the Immunophenotyping laboratory to perform laboratory support duties.,

• To collect different types of biological samples from the main Pathology laboratories, minor procedures, theatres and switchboard during the day; including late samples and maintaining all relevant audit trails
• To prioritise samples according to SOPs and laboratory requirements
• To input patient-related data received from external referral hospitals, wards and clinical areas including test requests, using EPIC/ Pathology LIMS systems/ local database/ NHS tracing system on a daily basis.
• To distribute samples in a timely manner to the laboratories ensuring the audit trail is completed
• To perform accurate data entry and clerical work: Using the LIMS to book in samples (internal and external to the hospital) using clinical information provided, maintaining paper and electronic data records
• To ensure that all work is carried out in line with Standing Operational Procedures and/or Departmental policy.
• Responsibility to inform Laboratory Management /Senior Members of Staff with regards to laboratory procedures, risk assessment, COSHH and local safety rules.
  
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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.