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My
Work
Experience
Histopathology
By
Kerry Robinson
C0036833
Introduction
Histopathology
Associate practitioner (band 4)
‘The study of changes in
human tissue caused by
disease’
Working in Histology
Associate practitioner
• Specimen reception
Receipt and labelling of specimens such as skin biopsies, breast cores and whole
tissue excisions
• Scribe macroscopic descriptions of tissue during dissection
Understanding of medical and anatomical terminology
• Embedding
Orientating tissue sections dependent of tissue type (fallopian tube-cross
section or skin- on edge)
• Trimming and microtomy
Use of a microtome to trim in and cut thin sections of paraffin wax embedded
tissue
• Tissue staining
Maintenance and use of laboratory staining machines for H&E and
immunohistochemistry staining
Working in Histology
Areas of the laboratory
Main lab
Histopathology
Specimen
reception
Non-gynae
Cytology
Andrology
Embedding, microtomy, H&E staining
Receipt and labelling
Patient confidentiality
Data input
Allocation of specimens
BMS 6 – Semen samples for post
vasectomy and fertility testing
Secondary staining
Use of antibodies to detect and
diagnose different types of cancer
Processing samples
such as FNA’s, joint
fluids and CSF’s
Skills and development
Skills Development
Be able to work well within a team and have
excellent written and oral communication skills
Establishing a good working relationship with
colleagues, medical staff and consultants
Be able to work independently
Have excellent analytical and observation skills
and maintain the quality of laboratory testing
Attention to detail, use of new equipment effectively,
attend training courses, active problem solving
Following standard operating procedures,
awareness of protocols, error logging, maintaining
productivity and time management
Excellent IT skills, use of various computer
software. Use of various laboratory equipment
and machinery
Attend necessary training, being competent and
confident in different areas of the laboratory and of
course practice!
Analytical thinking, adhering to protocols and active learning are all
necessary attributes to enable progression within my career
Transferable skills
Biomedical
Science
Degree
Time management
• Coursework deadlines
• Attending lectures
• Prioritising workload
Laboratory projects
• Use of lab equipment
• Dealing with bodily
fluids/specimens
• Calibration of
equipment
• Laboratory protocols
Interpersonal skills
• Working in a team
• Working
independently
• Build good
relationships
Coursework
• Research and development
• Diseases and disease progression
• Establish oral and written
communication skills
• Working under pressure
IT
• Data analysis
• Computing software
• Observation and
Interpretation of results
Health and safety
• PPE
• Waste disposal
• Handling of chemicals- COSHH regulations
Anatomical terminology
Career development/plan
4 years ago
Band 2- Medical laboratory
assistant in Microbiology
Full time Biomedical
science degree at Derby
University
After completion of first year
(level 4). Employed as a Band
4 Associate practitioner in
Histopathology
3 years ago
Transferred to SHU as a
part-time student
Completed work based
competencies and on
the job training as an
associate practitioner
Now
Final year at university.
Started my IBMS
registration portfolio
(through my
employment)
In the next 6 months
Finish my degree and
IBMS portfolio.
Apply for a band 5
Trainee Biomedical
Scientist job- start
specialist portfolio
In the next 2 years
Complete specialist
portfolio. Progress to a
band 6 Biomedical
Scientist in
Histopathology
MY GOAL
Conclusion
Utilising skills and knowledge during my time at university and my work
experience within a laboratory has enabled me to progress within my career
and given me development opportunities to further enhance my chosen
career prospects within the field of biomedical science.
Any Questions?

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PSP3 work experience.pptx

  • 2. Introduction Histopathology Associate practitioner (band 4) ‘The study of changes in human tissue caused by disease’
  • 3. Working in Histology Associate practitioner • Specimen reception Receipt and labelling of specimens such as skin biopsies, breast cores and whole tissue excisions • Scribe macroscopic descriptions of tissue during dissection Understanding of medical and anatomical terminology • Embedding Orientating tissue sections dependent of tissue type (fallopian tube-cross section or skin- on edge) • Trimming and microtomy Use of a microtome to trim in and cut thin sections of paraffin wax embedded tissue • Tissue staining Maintenance and use of laboratory staining machines for H&E and immunohistochemistry staining
  • 4. Working in Histology Areas of the laboratory Main lab Histopathology Specimen reception Non-gynae Cytology Andrology Embedding, microtomy, H&E staining Receipt and labelling Patient confidentiality Data input Allocation of specimens BMS 6 – Semen samples for post vasectomy and fertility testing Secondary staining Use of antibodies to detect and diagnose different types of cancer Processing samples such as FNA’s, joint fluids and CSF’s
  • 5. Skills and development Skills Development Be able to work well within a team and have excellent written and oral communication skills Establishing a good working relationship with colleagues, medical staff and consultants Be able to work independently Have excellent analytical and observation skills and maintain the quality of laboratory testing Attention to detail, use of new equipment effectively, attend training courses, active problem solving Following standard operating procedures, awareness of protocols, error logging, maintaining productivity and time management Excellent IT skills, use of various computer software. Use of various laboratory equipment and machinery Attend necessary training, being competent and confident in different areas of the laboratory and of course practice! Analytical thinking, adhering to protocols and active learning are all necessary attributes to enable progression within my career
  • 6. Transferable skills Biomedical Science Degree Time management • Coursework deadlines • Attending lectures • Prioritising workload Laboratory projects • Use of lab equipment • Dealing with bodily fluids/specimens • Calibration of equipment • Laboratory protocols Interpersonal skills • Working in a team • Working independently • Build good relationships Coursework • Research and development • Diseases and disease progression • Establish oral and written communication skills • Working under pressure IT • Data analysis • Computing software • Observation and Interpretation of results Health and safety • PPE • Waste disposal • Handling of chemicals- COSHH regulations Anatomical terminology
  • 7. Career development/plan 4 years ago Band 2- Medical laboratory assistant in Microbiology Full time Biomedical science degree at Derby University After completion of first year (level 4). Employed as a Band 4 Associate practitioner in Histopathology 3 years ago Transferred to SHU as a part-time student Completed work based competencies and on the job training as an associate practitioner Now Final year at university. Started my IBMS registration portfolio (through my employment) In the next 6 months Finish my degree and IBMS portfolio. Apply for a band 5 Trainee Biomedical Scientist job- start specialist portfolio In the next 2 years Complete specialist portfolio. Progress to a band 6 Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology MY GOAL
  • 8. Conclusion Utilising skills and knowledge during my time at university and my work experience within a laboratory has enabled me to progress within my career and given me development opportunities to further enhance my chosen career prospects within the field of biomedical science. Any Questions?