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22.01.2022 Professor Edwin Kirk works in our Genomics lab at Randwick and is both a clinical geneticist and genetic pathologist a rare combination. In his new book "The Genes That Make Us: human stories from a revolution in medicine", Prof Kirk shares experiences and anecdotes of a two-decade long career in genetic medicine, while recounting the history of genetic pathology and exploring its future potential. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/CfjN50BGxI7

21.01.2022 October is Mental Health Month an opportunity to understand the importance of mental health in our everyday lives and encourage help seeking behaviours when needed. Rachael from our Newcastle team kicked off her challenge just yesterday. Rachel is walking 100km to raise funds for Black Dog Institute to bring awareness to mental health disorders. Rachael says she wants to make a difference and to try to get the community talking about mental health as much as possible. If you would like to support Rachael in her quest, click on the following link: http://ow.ly/WNBB50BGcEy

18.01.2022 We are looking for a Human Resources Consultant to join our Liverpool or Wollongong team on a full time, permanent basis. This role provides a diverse range of Human Resource (HR) functions, including providing general HR advice, coaching and consultancy HR services to support managers and staff to deliver a HR service for NSW Health Pathology. Does this sound like the job for you? Visit http://ow.ly/Q2ue50BPB1t for more information. ... Application close 25 October 2020. All applications must be received via the NSW Health Government job site (https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au) in order to be considered. Please do not respond via this post or DM.

16.01.2022 Obtaining Informed Consent for future research is a recognised challenge for many of our health researchers and clinicians. NSW Health has developed a new Consent Toolkit, which includes clear guidance, expertise and plain English templates to support those seeking consent from patients or participants. You can download it now at http://ow.ly/wglw50BGbPI

15.01.2022 GET TESTED THIS LONG WEEKEND AT OUR COVID-19 CLINIC IN NEWCASTLE NSW Health Pathology is encouraging anyone with even the mildest flu-like symptoms to come and get tested at our drive through COVID-19 clinic at the University of Newcastle. The clinic is open from 8am to 4pm every day, with no appointments necessary. It is located at the UoN Callaghan Campus on University Drive, Callaghan. For babies and children five and under, parents/carers need to take them to a local hospital for testing. For information on other clinics, visit the NSW Health website http://ow.ly/VtyI50BJ78s

14.01.2022 NSW Health Pathology has three finalists in the 2020 NSW Health Awards, which recognise innovative and sustainable health programs that deliver outcomes that matter to patients and invest in the wellness of the NSW community. In the running in the category of Health Research and Innovation, is our public health pathogen genomics service whose use of whole genome sequencing has been vital in the fight against COVID-19. Professor Vitali Sintchenko talks about how his team has b...een key to unlocking the puzzle of Covid-19 transmission: http://ow.ly/keS050BT1zJ Stay tuned for more on our other finalists!

14.01.2022 We are hiring a Medical Laboratory Assistant to be based in our laboratory at Bourke District Hospital. The role is responsible for performing a range of laboratory support and/or specimen reception services and/or collection services. They will also assist laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service. If this role interests you, click the link below to find out more including how to apply: http://ow.ly/65X950CsYqK Applications close Sunday 6 December 2020

14.01.2022 If you missed Cervical Cancer Awareness Week last week, not to worry... cervical screening tests are conducted all year round! If you haven't had a test in 2 years - you're due. Watch this video to learn more about the importance of cervical screening. @KnowPathology

13.01.2022 COVID-19 doesn't take a break for the long weekend, and neither do we. This means you can still get tested, knowing that we are working hard to deliver fast. reliable COVID-19 test results for you. Don't forget to opt in to our SMS Results Service for faster results!

12.01.2022 NSW Health Pathology’s Blood Collectors are the face of our organisation and play a vital role in the service we provide to the community. We are looking for someone who is qualified/experienced to collect blood and other specimens from patients, with an eye for detail and customer-focused attitude. This is a part time Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Collector position, based in Heddon Greta. If you’d like to apply, or to find out more about the role, go to http://ow.ly/hSQ850DxbQt Applications close 21 February 2021

11.01.2022 Our Randwick lab featured on ABC 730 recently, with Anna Condylios, Senior Hospital Scientist, taking us through the testing process. We continue to work around the clock to provide timely and accurate testing for the people of NSW. Tune in here: http://ow.ly/I3JZ50BGwjt

09.01.2022 Congratulations to NSWHP’s Professor Richard Scolyer and Dr James Branley who are being recognised with honours by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA). Professor Scolyer is receiving the Distinguished Fellow award, the highest honour of the RCPA, recognising those who have attained eminence in their field. Dr Branley will be the first recipient of a new Special Service Award, honouring outstanding contributions via a particular project or service. It recognises his exhaustive COVID-19 work. Congratulations to both for these well-deserved acknowledgements. @MelanomaInstituteAustralia @TheRoyalCollegeOfPathologistsOfAustralasia

07.01.2022 Looking for a laboratory role in the Riverina? NSW Health Pathology's specialist lab in Wagga Wagga is recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Technician. You'll perform a range of laboratory investigations and tests, both manual and automated, as well as other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment. Sound like your kind of role? Apply today! http://ow.ly/G42750DtLe6 Applications close 15 February 2021.

07.01.2022 Meet our Director of Public Health Pathology Prof Dominic Dwyer, who has just returned from spending two weeks in Wuhan investigating the origins of COVID-19. Prof Dwyer has extensive experience in pandemic response. He was selected by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be part of a team of physicians, scientists and researchers, chosen for their expertise in animal health and animal viruses, human viral infections and transmission and epidemiology and public health. He is a champion of public health and science and we commend him on his achievements and efforts during this pandemic. To read more about Prof Dwyer’s work, visit: http://ow.ly/ZN8S50DymFK

06.01.2022 Most people in NSW get their COVID-19 test result within 24 hours. If you have symptoms, don't delay - get tested! Be alert for loss of taste or smell, muscle and joint pain, headache, nausea/vomiting and loss of appetite.

06.01.2022 Join us for the next NSW Health Statewide Biobank Seminar Series talk on Monday 19 October at 12pm. Clinical Research Director and medical oncologist Associate Professor Craig Gedye will present on 'Clinical Trials: needed, astray, retrievable'. Register for free at bit.ly/NSWHSBevents

04.01.2022 We have two roles available in our John Hunter Hospital laboratory, focusing on providing a customer-focused pathology collection service for inpatients and outpatients. We’re recruiting for a Registered Nurse-Blood Collector and Medical Laboratory Assistant-Blood Collector. If you’re interested in applying for either role, please ensure you read the relevant position description and requirements. Registered Nurse-Blood Collector:... https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au//registered-nurse-blood-collec Medical Laboratory Assistant-Blood Collector: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au//medical-laboratory-assistant- The application period for both roles closes on 26 October 2020.

04.01.2022 Do you have an interest in laboratory-based pathology work - with a working knowledge of or aptitude to learn all aspects of the laboratory environment? If this is you then consider this role! We are looking for a medical laboratory assistant to perform a range of tasks covering laboratory support, specimen reception services and collection services. The role will also provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service. If you're... interested and have the required skills/experience, then go to the following link for more information and to apply: http://ow.ly/7ylA50BROo1 Applications close 18 October 2020

04.01.2022 We’re giving ourselves a facelift! We are a statewide service and our new signage represents that we are One Team - For All of Us. We continue to be here, testing for the people of NSW, and most importantly our new signage will help our patients, families and communities find us easily! We’ll keep you posted as we roll out across the state.

04.01.2022 It started with the discovery of a jaw bone on a North Coast beach in 1979. Decades later, with the help of NSW Health Pathology’s Forensic & Analytical Science Service, a ‘familial DNA’ search alerted NSW Police to a possible link to a biological relative, leading to the identification of the individual and much needed answers for his family. Listen to the full story in NSW Police's ‘LOST AT SEA’ podcast, which features NSW Health Pathology Database and Case Management Unit Manager, Carole Field.

02.01.2022 Routine pathology tests are as important as ever. If you put off getting your screening checks done last year, now is the time to get back on track. According to Bowel Cancer Australia, 78,000 fewer colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies were performed last year compared to the same timeframe in 2019. Don't delay, get tested today to ensure the best health outcomes possible. For more information, visit bowelcanceraustralia.org/new-normal-same-cancer #NewNormalSameCancer

01.01.2022 See Prof Andrew Grey at @NSWHSBiobank final seminar series event for 2020 on Monday 7 Dec. Prof Grey is an academic endocrinologist whose research interests include #publicationintegrity, evidence translation and #metabolicbonedisease. Register: http://ow.ly/nhDl50CpOOQ