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A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated person to join our friendly team of staff. As a Healthcare scientist, you will play a key role in helping to deliver and develop our comprehensive, clinical immunology service.

The post holder will:
1. An HCPC Registered Healthcare Scientist/Biomedical wishing to develop their knowledge, skills and expertise in Laboratory Immunology.
2. A trainee scientist holding an IBMS accredited BSc Hons degree acceptable for HCPC registration and will be required to complete IBMS registration portfolio within 12months. Trainee scientists will work under supervision.
3. The post holder will be expected to train and supervise trainee Healthcare Scientists, Laboratory Support staff and other staff as appropriate.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST
• To work as part of the team providing a clinical diagnostic service in Laboratory Immunology to the Trust, General Practice, other UK and overseas Trusts and laboratories and Clinical Trials.
• As an HPC Registered Healthcare Scientist, provide high quality, efficient and effective clinical diagnostic testing throughout all laboratory sections. Trainees will work under supervision.
• Develop knowledge of, and expertise in a wide range of Immunology diagnostic assays.
• After relevant training provide an out of hours on-call service (evenings and weekends).

The Department of Immunology at Oxford University Hospitals Trust, are looking for an HCPC registered Healthcare Scientist with experience in an NHS diagnostic laboratory (preferably Immunology). Unregistered applicants, who demonstrate requirement or significant progress on their registration portfolio, will also be considered.

Applications to join our friendly team, are invited from enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated scientists. The successful candidate will use their excellent communication skills, playing a role in delivering/development of our comprehensive, clinical service. You will help the Department meet the necessary standards for accreditation, ensuring protocols are followed and maintain Health, Safety and Security for individuals, the Department and the Trust.

After additional training the applicant would be expected to take part in our weekend on-call service.

The Department of Immunology, is a large and dynamic laboratory providing a regional diagnostic Immunology service. It offers a substantial, specialised and diverse repertoire of assays. The laboratory has UKAS 15189 accreditation and processes over 600,000 tests per year. Situated in a vibrant, historical city with a tradition of innovation we offer opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

Please ensure you read the job description and your supportive statement reflects this, as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.



The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.



Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST
• To work as part of the team providing a clinical diagnostic service in Laboratory Immunology to the Trust, General Practice, other UK and overseas Trusts and laboratories and Clinical Trials.
• As an HCPC Registered Healthcare Scientist, provide high quality, efficient and effective clinical diagnostic testing throughout all laboratory sections. Trainees will work under supervision.
• Develop knowledge of, and expertise in a wide range of Immunology diagnostic assays.
• After relevant training provide an out of hours on-call service (evenings and weekends).

Scientific and Technical
The post holder is expected, following relevant training, to manage their own workload on a day to day basis without direct supervision:
• Check in request cards ensuring that tests appropriate to the patient’s clinical condition are requested.
• Carry out laboratory tests in a safe and responsible manner according to approved departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Works to ensure that performance targets and sample turnaround times are met by continually assessing quality and priority of work.
• Have awareness of the requirements of Clinical Governance, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and local Health and Safety Policies, reporting problems, errors or breaches via the appropriate mechanisms.
• Validate diagnostic test results against approved quality standards and report results onto the laboratory information system (LIMS computer). As required, telephone urgent or clinically important results to the requester.
• Troubleshoot quality control problems, on own or with reference to other staff, and report all such problems to senior staff
• Use and maintain equipment safely according to approved departmental procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshoot equipment problems, on own or with reference to other staff, and report all such problems to senior staff. Liaise with equipment supplier representatives and engineers to rectify equipment problems.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of LIMS, Electronic patient requesting systems and Microsoft Word/Excel.
• To participate in departmental Research and Development as required.
• Following relevant training, provide expert scientific and technical advice to other healthcare professionals outside of the immunology department.
• Complete all relevant paperwork to document non-conformities as they occur, with reference to senior staff as appropriate.

Organisational/Supervisory
• Assist with the supervision of trainee Healthcare Scientists as directed by the Section Leader.
• Assist with the training of Laboratory Support staff, trainee Healthcare Scientists and others as directed by the Section Leader. Help HCS trainees to complete relevant sections of their training portfolios and set appropriate training goals.
• Bring all inconsistent/doubtful results, abnormal QC, equipment or services breakdown/malfunction or other adverse incident to the attention of senior staff.
• Under the guidance of other senior staff, to deputise for the Section Leader in their absence as required.
• Assist with maintenance of relevant documentation eg SOPs / Risk Assessments and assay and equipment verification and validations.

Resources
• To assist the Section Leader in the efficient and effective use of material resources e.g. consumables and diagnostic kits.
• To perform stock inventory and stock control duties. Alert senior staff to low or excessive stock levels. Alert senior staff to problems with out of date stock.
• To order stock as required

Professional
• As a Registered scientist or trainee, maintain high professional and technical standards and maintain a portfolio to demonstrate active participation in Continuous Professional Development. Ensure continued Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Behave responsibly and courteously at all times and maintain good, professional working relationships with other members of staff.
• Has awareness of the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce risk.
• Communicate effectively with other staff groups, both internal and external. To include healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives, external agencies, commercial suppliers, service engineers and visitors to the laboratory.

All staff must maintain the confidentiality of patient details and results.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

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Main duties of the job



We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate individual who is a qualified associate practitioner / assistant practitioner in Mammography. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. The candidate will need experience of working with patients as part of the NHS breast screening programme.

The role includes carrying out mammography under the supervision of a state registered Radiographer as part of the NHS breast screening programme and symptomatic breast imaging service.

Applicant will be required to complete Mammography Associate Apprenticeship

This role has a "genuine occupational qualification" as an exception to the Equality Act 2010 therefore only applications from females will be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our dedicated breast imaging team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a mammography associate practitioner / assistant practitioner.

Applications will be accepted from qualified mammography associates/assistant practitioner in breast (band 4 qualified)
About us



The breast imaging team at Oxford includes four Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners/Mammography Associates and Radiology Assistants.

The breast screening service provides a screening service to the Oxfordshire community with 2 mobile screening vans and 2 static screening sites. In addition, the service supports a symptomatic breast service at the Horton General Hospital at Banbury and the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.

Mammography Associates will work as an Assistant Practitioner within the breast imaging workforce undertaking routine 2 view mammography (x- ray images of breasts) as part of the NHS breast screening programme and on individuals with symptoms of breast disease.

Enquires should be directed to Debbie Sykora, Mammography Modality Manager at deborah.sykora@ouh.nhs.uk

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk



The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.

Key Duties
• To work within the Scope of Practice for Mammography Associates/Assistant Practitioners in Breast Imaging and undertake screening and symptomatic mammograms in the static and mobile clinics.
• To assist in interventional procedures (core biopsies, vacuum assisted core biopsies and localisations) as required, including preparation of procedure trolley and support of patient undergoing procedure.
• Complete QA testing on a daily, weekly and monthly basis at the static and mobile units.
• To process and prepare images and paperwork for clinical reporting.
• To ensure safe use of imaging and other equipment used in the department.
• To manipulate heavy machinery and be required to manoeuvre clients/patients who are unable to move.
• To be hoist trained and be confident when utilizing this equipment. The post holder will be required to manoeuvre wheelchairs and have a high level of dexterity when working in the various clinics.
• To explain to clients and patients the preparatory requirements regarding undressing/dressing and assisting them when necessary.
• To show compassion, sensitivity and understand the anxiety and fear prior to the client’s/patient’s procedure.
• To exercise discretion and maintain patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.
• To demonstrate good communication skills when dealing with clients, patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary Team, utilising sensitivity, empathy and the ability to manage conflict.
• To undertake mandatory training as required by the Trust, to develop and increase skills, to improve the service to the public.
• To input client data onto CRIS.
• To be aware of and comply with the relevant Ionising Radiation Protection Regulations and Local Rules.
• To maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times, working together and supporting other members of the team in a polite and helpful manner.
• To contribute to the maintenance of accurate data when entering information onto the departmental computer system.
• Communicate equipment faults.
• Participating in all relevant in-house training.
• Carrying out clerical duties when required including film filing.
• Contributing to the department’s Quality Assurance and Audit Programme.
• In addition to the key areas listed, staff are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) Band 5 or Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist Band 5 Annex 21 - 70% of top of pay scale rising to 75% until qualified.

The mortuary service at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for either a qualified anatomical pathology technologist or a trainee who is a degree graduate with a biological or forensic degree and wishes to start a career in anatomical pathology.

To qualify as an anatomical pathology technologist you will need to complete the RSPH level 3 diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology. We encourage staff to continue their training with the level 4 diploma to become specialist anatomical pathology technologists. Both qualifications are supported by the Trust.

Candidates need a flexible approach to work with a positive attitude and ability to cope with the varied and demanding work supporting end of life care.

Successful candidates will participate in cross site working and when trained, participate in an on call out of hours service.



To work as part of a team to assist in the provision of mortuary services -
• assist in the preparation of the bodies for post-mortem
• assist pathologists during post-mortem examination
• prepare deceased for viewings
• perform receipt and release of deceased
• liaise with internal and external colleagues associated with end of life care e.g. porters, clinical staff, pathologists, funeral directors, bereavement team
• participate in on call out of hours

To undertake training to for the Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology) if qualified, and Level 3 Diploma if trainee APT.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.


Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel
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Clinical Practice
• Receive and record the receipt of cadavers from wards and other sources
• Undress cadavers as required and place in refrigerator, using mechanical hoist when possible.
• Safeguard any property and valuables accompanying the cadaver in line with Trust and Coroner’s procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of cadavers for post mortem examination, assisting the pathologist as required during the examination, at all times having due regard for the dignity of the deceased and any constraints imposed by the relatives’ consent to post mortem
• Assist in the removal of tissues or organs for use in diagnosis, medical education or research, or for medico-legal investigations, preserving samples in formaldehyde if required.
• Remove cardiac implants
• Assist in more complex anatomical dissections e.g. removal of spinal cord
• Participate in high risk an forensic post-mortem examinations.
• Replace organs and restore the external structure of the cadaver by suturing.
• Liaise with undertakers and record the release and removal of cadavers (and property) from hospital premises, ensuring compliance with all necessary paperwork (local release consent forms; Coroner’s Burial Certificate, Certificate E, Interim Death Certificate, or ‘Out of England’ Certificate; Registrar’s Form 9; Cremation Certificates B and C; ‘Free from Infection’ Certificate)
• Participate in the preparation of disinfectants in accordance and perform routine decontamination and cleaning of the post mortem rooms, refrigerators, and their environs.
• Help to monitor the adequacy of resources and equipment, reporting any deficiencies to the designated Senior Mortuary Technician.
• Despatch biological samples to testing laboratories ensuring that sample packaging is compliant with specimen transport guidelines
Management and organisational role
• Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes for HTA and the Trust’s protocols and guidelines. Is accountable for own practice.
• Develop own skills, taking responsibility for Continuing Professional Development and performance
• Communicate with other members of the team, demonstrating good work relations with all members of staff to promote effective team working.
• Communicate effectively with other staff groups, both internal and external. To include healthcare professionals, external agencies e.g. designated officers of HM coroner and visiting police personnel, commercial suppliers, service engineers and visitors to the mortuary.
• When required liaise with hospital officers and porter staff to facilitate viewing of cadavers by relatives and others, ensuring that the Viewing Rooms provide a sensitive and dignified setting
for the purpose
• When required by the mortuary manager liaise with nursing staff in the Women’s Centre and other hospitals to facilitate receipt and return of foetuses and babies sent for post-mortem
examination, facilitating viewings by relatives and others
• Liaise with designated officers of HM Coroner and visiting police personnel
• Provide training support and assistance to newly appointed APTs, Trainee APTs and bereavement staff. Role includes the demonstration of procedures to less experienced staff.
• Monitor and maintain the adequacy of resources and equipment.
• Prepare weekly / monthly order lists as requested
• Be aware of Clinical Governance, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and local Health and Safety polices, reporting problems, errors or breaches to the immediate supervisor completing incident reports as required.


• Assist with work required to maintain UKAS accreditation and the HTA licence, e.g. audit and SOP review


• Demonstrate continuing ability to work individually and unsupervised to a level required in the provision of the out of hours service for lone working on “shift” or on call.


• Attend departmental and Trust-wide staff meetings as appropriate. •
• Demonstrate an awareness of, and compliance with, health and safety regulations, the Data Protection Act and Standard Operating Procedures.


• Treat everyone associated with the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with courtesy and respect, maintaining good work relations with all members of Cellular Pathology staff and to promote effective team working taking action when own or other’s behaviour undermines equality and diversity.
Information Technology Role
• Display and maintain an appropriate level of IT skills, in order to input patient and post mortem data, maintain and amend patient records and interrogate the post mortem databases.
• Perform a range of administrative tasks in the mortuary as required. This includes retrieval and disposal of specimens and data, maintenance of associated records and the collection of data for audits.
Teaching, Training and Research Responsibilities
• Participate in the supervision and training of anatomical pathology technologists
Professional development and Education
• Undertake suitable study to gain the Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
• Attend mandatory training sessions required by the Trust.
• Attend any areas of further development as suggested in their Personal Development Plan (PDP)
• Attend regular appraisal, maintain competence levels within the Department and ensure own personal and professional development




This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

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The Thames Valley Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening programme offers community based ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms to an eligible population of almost 13,000. The target screening population are men in their 65th year.

The primary purpose of the Screening Technician role is to undertake the day to day operational running of AAA Clinics out in the community, across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire with the large proportion of the programme’s clinics held in East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire.

The primary purpose of this role is to perform ultrasound scanning as part of the National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (NAAASP). The post holder will ensure abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.

The post holder will reassure men attending the community AAA screening and surveillance clinics and explain the screening test to them. The post holder will ensure that the men attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA screening.

The post holder will be responsible for informing the participant of the result of their scan and for ensuring the participant outcome is processed correctly.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering CompassionateExcellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel

We are looking for someone who is willing to train as a technician. The trainee role is suitable for people from a variety of backgrounds who can undertake a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care which typically takes 12 months to complete. No previous experience is required as training will be given to ensure high standards of scanning in accordance with National Operating Procedures. The training also enables the Screening Technician to have confidence in explaining the screening programme, reassuring patients about the implications of the scan, discussing results and arranging the next steps, should it be required.

The post holder will initially work as an assistant practitioner, carrying out abdominal ultrasound scans within standard operating procedures. Following successful completion of the NAAASP course, the post holder will work independently and make judgements according to experience and training. Advice is available when needed for more complex situations but the post holder generally works on his/her own initiative without reference to the Line Manager.
• Organise and carry out ultrasound scans of the abdominal aorta in accordance with current guidelines for sonographic scanning and the programme protocol.
• Ensure that scan results are despatched as soon as possible from off-site screening clinics to the screening office in a safe and confidential way.
• Communicate the outcome of the screening test to the man (this may be via his relative/carer or interpreter); provide additional information and offer support appropriate to the outcome/patient pathway.
• Deal with medical and patient enquiries as appropriate, taking the initiative to prioritise work and to bring to the attention of medical or administrative staff any patient whose condition warrants it.
• Handle incidents and medical emergencies in a professional manner and in accordance with local policy, supporting other screening staff if appropriate.
• Keep the Screening Programme Manager, Team Leader Screening Technician, Programme Administrator and/or Clinical Skills Trainer informed of caseload and any difficulties arising, seeking advice where necessary.
• A full driving licence and use of a car are essential to this role and the successful candidate must be willing to travel frequently to cover all areas.

We are seeking a dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic Individuals with a ‘can do’ attitude who are eager to learn. The successful candidates must also be able to work autonomously with good organisational skills.

Applications from Qualified technicians will also be considered.

Please see attached Job Description for more detail.


This advert closes on Thursday 29 Aug 2024

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