Key tasks also include ensuring the timely order and distribution of transplantable tissues, maintaining accurate records throughout the process, and providing support to colleagues. The role is structured for comprehensive training, with initial duties aligned with those of a Medical Laboratory Assistant before transitioning to a trainee position geared toward HCPC registration. Candidates should exhibit a proactive attitude and a desire for continuous improvement in service delivery. Informal visits are encouraged to learn more about the department.
A new post created in advance of our move to Oriel, a new centre for Eye Health, due to open in 2027.
This role spans Pathology Services, the Moorfields Lions Eye Bank and the Department of Eye Pathology (a dedicated Cellular Pathology Department as part of a National service), whom will be coming together in Oriel.
In preparation for that move we are starting to bring the workforce together with roles such as this which have elements which cover all areas on a rotational basis, subject to planned need. .Full comprehensive training shall be provided. The department seeks dynamic individuals with a "can-do" attitude, positive outlook, require minimal supervision and possess the appetite to seek continuous improvement with excellent outcomes.
The role covers the Pathology Services Department within the main Moorfields Hospital. The main duties here are to receive and despatch samples from across the Trust to the relevant pathology provider(s). It is an admin based role, handling the samples and fielding calls and queries from clinical teams relating to the results.
The Moorfields Lions Eye Bank order and receive transplantable tissues and materials from multiple suppliers, before sending them to theatres and network sites for use in patients. There is a need to check theatre lists to ensure tissue is ordered in good time and to check it against acceptance criteria upon receipt. The correct tissue is then distributed for the correct recipient, with a custody trail maintained throughout,
The Department of Eye Pathology forms part of NSOPS and receives ophthalmic samples nationally which are dissected, processed and reported free of charge as a block funded service. Initially the role here would mirror that of a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) until IBMS training accreditation is back in place and then would transfer to a trainee role to enable HCPC registration.
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MAIN RESPONSIBILTITES:
Pathology Services:
To collect, log and send samples to the relevant pathology assessment service in accordance with the Pathology standard operating procedures (SOPs) and national guidelines for the for the dispatching of pathology samples.
To receive samples from network sites and clinics, log and send them to the relevant provider, returning the labelled Bio-Bottle containers to the originator as required.
To safely handle, log and send pathology samples (blood and other body fluid samples, tissue samples and so forth) to the relevant pathology provider.
To carefully check the request form and patient samples in accordance with the Request Form and specimen Labelling Policy.
To prioritise the workload so that urgent samples are dealt with in a timely manner and to record all urgent requests as required, to follow these up and promptly give results to the requesting clinician.
To field and escalate issues raised either via phone, the shared mailbox or physically so that the issue can be resolved to all partys satisfaction.
To provide support to colleagues within the department, as needed.
Moorfields Lions Eye Bank
To scrutinise, with colleagues, and action the daily transplant lists, to ensure the correct tissue is in the correct place in advance of surgery.
To source and order tissues as required from multiple tissue providers (NHSBT, MiS, RMLEB, NuVision and Wescott Medical) to maintain relevant stocks locally.
To undertake appropriate checks on receipt of tissues and ensure the appropriateness of both the tissue and storage conditions.
To ensure, with colleagues, that Tissue usage paperwork if completed for each issued tissue and to chase when there are identified gaps.
To review and generate reports as needed for providers, including the Human Tissue Authority (HTA), Infection Control (IPC) and Graft Outcome Clinics (GOC).
To provide support to colleagues within the department, as needed.
Department of Eye Pathology
To receive samples and biopsies from national senders and handle them in accordance with local guidelines.
To carefully check the request form and patient samples whilst booking the samples in to the departments computer system,/database.
To support the Biomedical Scientists by undertaking duties which they request, such as changing the processing machines, refreshing reagents across various analysers, running IQC and retrieving solvents from the bulk store as needed.
Miscellaneous:
To support the line managers towards continuously improving the service delivery and efficiency streams. As such, there may be a requirement to perform any other essential duties required to succeed in the role.
The department strongly encourages informal visits (limited group dates (2nd December or 4th December only in full agreement with the Line Manager). For further details / informal agreed group visits contact the line manager (contact details provided).
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