Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality service on a 1-Year Fixed Term contract.
The successful candidates will be highly motivated and organised, possess excellent interpersonal skills and show both analytical and creative potential.
Opportunities for further study, scientific posters and papers, training courses and CPD are strongly encouraged.
Cellular Pathology has a high quality UKAS accreditation record and it is an approved laboratory for Registration and Specialist training by the IBMS. The department will soon be moving to a new purpose-built laboratory facility and is currently implementing advanced digital and computational pathology systems as part of a pan-Dorset service improvement program.
Additional contact information
Alexandra Grainey Cellular Pathology Operations Laboratory Manager
Alexandra.Grainey@uhd.nhs.uk / 0300 019 4834
Base Location: The position will be primarily based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site however cross site cover may be required dependent on the needs and requirements of the service
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Duties will include assisting with dissection, biopsy transfer in BMS led dissection, embedding, microtomy, special stains and immunohistochemistry.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define howwe treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and theNew Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managersinterviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excessmileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normalcommute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or Nationalterms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- Registration with HCPC
- IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in Pathology in accredited laboratory
- Desire to complete IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology
- Experience of using common IT software
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of scientific skill using complex diagnostic procedures
- Demonstrable experience of working in Histology
- Demonstrable experience of working in NG-Cytology
- Demonstrable experience of Quality Control procedures
- Experience of quality management system
- Experience of using hospital IT systems
- Experience of using Laboratory IT systems (LIS)
Technical Skills
Essential
- Capable of working effectively either independently, or as part of a team
- Must be able to understand and work within established Standard Operating Procedures and relevant Health & Safety policies, including COSHH
- Work flexibly in response to changing circumstances.
- Recognises and reports problems as they arise
- Works within limits of responsibility
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Handling biological specimens
- Good interpretive skills at bench level
Desirable
- Understand the importance of quality at all levels of our work
- Happy to work in a busy environment
Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding of Cellular Pathology
- Be willing to undergo further training, according to the needs of the job and as part of personal development
Desirable
- Understanding of UKAS requirements
- Currently participating in CPD
- Ability to train more junior staff to work in accordance to SOP's
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- Registration with HCPC
- IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in Pathology in accredited laboratory
- Desire to complete IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology
- Experience of using common IT software
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of scientific skill using complex diagnostic procedures
- Demonstrable experience of working in Histology
- Demonstrable experience of working in NG-Cytology
- Demonstrable experience of Quality Control procedures
- Experience of quality management system
- Experience of using hospital IT systems
- Experience of using Laboratory IT systems (LIS)
Technical Skills
Essential
- Capable of working effectively either independently, or as part of a team
- Must be able to understand and work within established Standard Operating Procedures and relevant Health & Safety policies, including COSHH
- Work flexibly in response to changing circumstances.
- Recognises and reports problems as they arise
- Works within limits of responsibility
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Handling biological specimens
- Good interpretive skills at bench level
Desirable
- Understand the importance of quality at all levels of our work
- Happy to work in a busy environment
Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding of Cellular Pathology
- Be willing to undergo further training, according to the needs of the job and as part of personal development
Desirable
- Understanding of UKAS requirements
- Currently participating in CPD
- Ability to train more junior staff to work in accordance to SOP's
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).
