Job summary This is a cross-site Cellular Pathology role based at QEHB involving the organisation of histology specimen receptions and trimming rooms and will focus largely on advanced Biomedical Scientist dissection including Bone and soft tissue.The post is suited to an experienced, Specialist Biomedical Scientist seeking a new challenge in a large specialist centre.
In total histology process c. 100k requests/year across all sites.
Applicants should have existing evidence of extensive specimen dissection competency including complex resection specimens.
Current advanced BMS dissection supports breast and GI teams.Cellular Pathology is a diagnostic laboratory operating within UHB Pathology.
The Department houses several sub-specialities including histopathology, cytopathology, EM, muscle biopsy services, molecular pathology, musculoskeletal pathology, as well as a PM room and mortuary.
The laboratory receives a wide range of samples covering most clinical specialities except paediatrics.
The Department is led by both a Clinical Service Lead and a Head Biomedical Scientist covering Heartlands, Good Hope, Solihull, and QEHB sites.
Main duties of the job The post holder will join the Senior Biomedical Scientist dissection team in the histology specimen receptions/dissection rooms.
This will also include offering specialist advice to staff and service users; first-line staff management (incl.
rostering, delivering training/development and performance management); management of materials; representation at relevant specialist meetings.
An on-call service is provided which the post holder will participate in as part of a rotation.The post holder will have significant demonstrable experience of working in a busy dissection room and will be expected to undertake self-directed learning as part of a formal development plan.
They must have knowledge of all aspects of health and safety associated with laboratory procedures and will have a keen eye for detail and a desire to expand and develop the service.All HCPC registered staff are expected to maintain evidence of CPD which should be up to date and relevant to their post.
The Department supports training and development and participation in advanced IBMS qualifications would be considered where applicable.Questions to be answered within application:*Briefly describe your histological dissection experience including competencies or qualifications held and describe the range of more complex specimens that you are actively dissecting*Describe your involvement and experience with a QMS*Describe your involvement and experience with staff training/supervision About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK.
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Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Person Specification Qualifications Essential State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) guidelines Desirable Attended formal management course.
Good awareness of current issues within Pathology locally and nationally.
Experience Essential Evidence of continuing professional Development Discipline specific proficiency for HCPC registration Significant post registration experience in a specific laboratory discipline A specialised knowledge of biomedical science theory and practice in the relevant field Troubleshooting in a specialised laboratory environment Quality control and assurance Practices laboratory health and safety Knowledge and understanding of laboratory quality management systems and relevant regulatory body accreditation standards.
HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.
Experienced in fresh tissue sampling for research work.
Experience of working in a busy dissection room Experience in dissecting a wide range of specimen.
Desirable Evidence of supervisory role or experience Understanding of accreditation within labs ( ISO 15189, MHRA) Evidence of HR and Personnel experience Experience in prepping and dissecting complex specimens.
Additional Criteria Essential Reliable Punctual Ability to work shifts to support 24/7 laboratory service provision on UHB Laboratory facilities.
Able to participate in Duty Manager Rota for out of hours service as required.