Job summary
We are seeking a passionate, experienced, motivated HCPC-registered senior Biomedical Scientist with a strong background in Cellular Pathology and good experience of Mohs technical procedures.
You will be part of the Cellular Pathology team but primarily based within the Dermatology unit at St Marys Hospital in Portsmouth, providing a high quality Mohs technical service to the Mohs surgical team. This is a permanent post.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out Mohs technical procedures (tissue preparation, inking, orientation, frozen section cutting, staining) intraoperatively on samples of fresh tissue to assist the clinicians with the diagnosis of disease and monitoring the treatment of patients.
- Assist in the provision of reliable and accurate analytical data for the Trust, in accordance with ISO 15189 standards and to be responsible for the organisation and management of the section.
- Work as part of a team to deliver, within budget, a patient-orientated Mohs laboratory service to contribute to efficient and effective care.
- Beresponsible for all technical aspects of the Mohs service based in Dermatology, including arranging equipment maintenance, maintaining stock levels, reviewing SOPs, Health and Safety work, audits
- To maintain all associated departmental records and documentation related to this area.
- To ensure that all staff are aware of current policies and procedures regarding the Mohs technique.
- To represent both Histopathology and Dermatology at meetings and updates involving the Mohs technique.
- To support and train other staff in Mohs techniques and assess competence
- To participate in a monthly rota to Histopathology department on the main QAH site to attend quality, governance and health & safety meetings and provide a service update to line management
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the South Coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for all technical aspects of the Mohs service.
To maintain all associated departmental records and documentation related to this area.
To ensure that all staff that work in the Mohs service are fully trained and competent, and are aware of current policies and procedures regarding the Mohs technique.
To represent both Histopathology and Dermatology at meetings and updates involving the Mohs technique.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for all technical aspects of the Mohs service.
To maintain all associated departmental records and documentation related to this area.
To ensure that all staff that work in the Mohs service are fully trained and competent, and are aware of current policies and procedures regarding the Mohs technique.
To represent both Histopathology and Dermatology at meetings and updates involving the Mohs technique.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences or being working towards one.
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology.
Desirable
- IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice Mohs Histological Procedures
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science
Experience
Essential
- At least five year's experience post-registration working in a Histopathology laboratory.
- Be able to demonstrate a broad level of specialist knowledge and practical experience including routine histology, immunocytochemistry, and frozen sectioning.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Evidence of leadership / supervisory responsibility.
- Positive attitude towards education and training.
- Experience in tissue dissection, in particular skin.
- Experience in Mohs techniques.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences or being working towards one.
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology.
Desirable
- IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice Mohs Histological Procedures
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science
Experience
Essential
- At least five year's experience post-registration working in a Histopathology laboratory.
- Be able to demonstrate a broad level of specialist knowledge and practical experience including routine histology, immunocytochemistry, and frozen sectioning.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Evidence of leadership / supervisory responsibility.
- Positive attitude towards education and training.
- Experience in tissue dissection, in particular skin.
- Experience in Mohs techniques.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
