An exciting opportunity has arisen for Health and Care Professions Council registered Biomedical Scientists to join our senior team as Healthcare scientist team manager for ICC with delegated responsibility for Quality.
The ICC dept has recently undergone major investment in a new lab with ergonomic benching, microtomes and purchase 3 Benchmark Ultra Staining Platforms.
You must have professional knowledge and technical expertise in ICC attained either through relevant masters degree, Higher Specialist Diploma or extensive experience of working in an ICC department, you must also have a good understanding of the principles of current practice in this area of expertise.
The applicant will:Manage and coordinate day-to-day technical activities of the ICC section of the laboratory service.Be responsible for standards and quality of performance of the ICC section of the department, including instrument and procedural problem solving.· Process a broad range of specialist diagnostic ICC and IF investigations in the department using a range of scientific measurements and technical procedures on patient samples.Develop and deliver training and assess competence of Healthcare Scientists, trainee Healthcare Scientists and HCS support workers as required.Participate as part of the management team within the Pathology Department.Quality lead for the department Evidence of active participation in Continuing Professional Development is required.
The post will be based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
The Laboratory is accredited to ISO 15189:2022 and provides Pathology, Cytology and mortuary services to the acute hospital and also to General Practice We are small friendly progressive lab that is part of the national LIMS Project.
We are currently sourcing funding by digital pathology.
Our recent service improvements include establishment of a Mohs micrographic surgery clinic and Rapid onsite Evaluation (ROSE) for EBUS samplesVisits to the department are welcome and strongly encouraged.
For further details please contact Leigh Ritchie, Department Manager on 01324 566643.The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Standard Police Act Disclosure Scotland Check.
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Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.