Trainee Consultant Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

• Train and report defined dermatopathology caseloads consistent with RCPath competencies, under Consultant supervision.
• Provide specialist analytical and advisory input to clinical teams and participate in MDTs.
• Support technical staff management, training and appraisal; supervise specimen dissection and mentor junior staff and advanced practitioners.
• Lead and contribute to clinical audit, research and service development; support ISO15189 and other regulatory compliance.
• Assist with quality management, equipment procurement/evaluation and laboratory informatics activities.

What we offer

• A collaborative, patientcentred clinical environment and the chance to shape a specialist service.
• Formal leadership and management training, protected time for CPD, and opportunities to present scientific work nationally/internationally.
• Involvement in service development, procurement decisions and quality improvement across the department.
• Supportive mentorship from Consultant Histopathologists and experienced Band 7+ BMS colleagues.

Who were looking for

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent and substantial practical experience.
• MSc, FIBMS, IBMS advanced practice diploma, DipRCPath or working towards relevant specialist qualifications.
• Strong technical skills in complex dissection and histopathology reporting, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who enjoys teaching, working in MDTs and building positive relationships across teams.
• Someone curious, collaborative and keen to grow into a consultantlevel role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• BSc in Biomedical Science or assessed equivalent knowledge with extensive practical experience.
• MSc, FIBMS or assessed equivalent knowledge within Cellular Pathology.
• IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice or Advanced Diploma in Histological Dissection. Diplomateship of the Royal College of Pathologists (DipRCPath) (or equivalent qualification)
• Evidence of working towards attaining the Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath)/IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in Histopathology Reporting.

Desirable

• The post holder will be a training towards becoming a BMS Consultant member of the specialist reporting team.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience as a Biomedical Scientist/Advanced Practitioner, including complex dissection technical skill and knowledge.
• Specialist expertise in all areas of Cellular Pathology
• Ability to communicate with consultant medical staff in relation to patient investigations and clinical research.
• Excellent organisational and management skills.
• Evidence of CPD (Continuous Professional Development).
• Firm understanding of RCPath reporting guidelines and datasets pertaining to the area of specialisation (e.g. Dermatopathology.)

Desirable

• A network of personal contacts with consultant medical and scientific colleagues in other units, including Laboratories offering specialised services and Clinical units.
• Keyboard and IT related skills
• Training experience
• Multi-disciplinary Team meeting experience
• Writing and Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Enrolled in National Quality Assurance Reporting Scheme for area of specialist reporting.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Cosham

PO6 3LY

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)