Job summary We have a 12-month fixed term BMS post(band 5 / 6 dependent upon qualifications / previous experience) within the Diagnostic Cytology (non-gynae) department based at Queen's Hospital, Romford.
The department operates Monday to Saturday.
You must be HCPC registered with banding dependent upon previous experience and qualifications.
You must have a recent working knowledge of non-gynae cytology preparation and ideally screening competency across a wide range of samples.
You should be friendly, professional and pro-active, self-motivating, innovative and be able to demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written), organisation and manual dexterity skills.
You need to demonstrate a patient focused approach to work and detail how you are committed to continual improvement of self and the service.
This is not a post for a newly qualified graduate with an IBMS degree, but no routine laboratory experience or for candidates working in multi-disciplinary laboratories.
The successful candidate will work across the full range of services provided by a diagnostic Cytopathology service High quality work is essential.
This post is based at Queens Hospital, but all staff must be prepared to work at King George Hospital if required.
Main duties of the job The post holder will perform the scientific investigations required in the department of diagnostic cytology under the direction of the senior Biomedical Scientists.
Delegated duties may include supervision of new members of staff, an involvement in training, quality and or health and purpose of the role is to support the diagnostic service provided by the department to the trust and to provide scientific support to the Cellular Pathology Consultants in providing a diagnostic cytology service.
See attached Band 5 JD for Job Purpose.
About us We're an organisation that is getting better and better.
We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.
Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with.
Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.
More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford.
We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.
Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year.
This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams.
It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.
Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.
Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application.
As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext.
5926 Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Desirable Diploma of Expert Practice in Non-Gynaecological cytology.
Experience/Knowledge Essential Evidence and knowledge of diagnostic cytology practice and theory.
Knowledge of ISO15189:2012 Medical Laboratory standards.
Desirable Evidence of diagnostic cytology experience.
Experience with a networked computer system