Job summary
Consultant Biomedical Scientist
Applications are invited for a consultant biomedical post to add to the current team of six substantive consultants. The post is full-time, although any candidate unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. The candidate will carry out a variety of complex analytical procedures on a range of clinical specimens and will make interpretative judgments using post graduate level knowledge of histopathology including focused knowledge of a specific tissue specialty e.g. Gynaecological tissue or Gastro-intestinal tissue. Undertakes macroscopic specimen dissection and microscopic cellular analysis using both glass and digital slides and a range of specialised staining techniques to provide reports which are used to guide the clinical management of patients.
Demonstrate skills and knowledge required for the safe handling of hazardous chemical and biological materials.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the histology workload of the department by reporting histopathology cases using the current LIMS to enter and authorise pathology reports.
Interpret and report the microscopic histopathology of a full range of specimens at consultant level in your specialist area to arrive at independent diagnosis.
Refer cases for specialist opinion when outside your own area of competency.
Take joint or sole responsibility for leading the pathology contribution to one or more cancer multidisciplinary team meetings.
Liaise with medical staff and clinical teams in specified specialities according to individual qualifications, and other postgraduate activities of the trust.
Participate in the teaching, audit and other professional activities of the department including internal and external quality assurance programmes.
Participate in departmental and trust clinical governance programmes to ensure that the clinical governance needs of the organisation are met
Participate in the Royal College of Pathologists' continuing professional development (CPD) programme, or equivalent.
Participate in regular job appraisal processes, both as an appraiser and appraisee.
Participate in relevant management meetings and contribute to the strategic planning of the department and organisation.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to youo 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);o NHS Pension Scheme:o Flexible working opportunities;o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;o Career development and training;o Wellbeing support and activities;o In-house physiotherapy Service;o On-site canteens with subsidised meals;o Subsidised staff parking (currently free).o Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the validation process required to practice using digital cellular pathology slides.
Experience of clinical audit, quality management systems and clinical governance;
Experience of teaching and training junior medical staff and BMS staff.
To demonstrate satisfactory participation in the appropriate/relevant EQA scheme.
Large group training of BMS staff within the department using well-developed persuasive and motivational, training skills
Carry out macroscopic examination of gastrointestinal (GI) specimens, using appropriate dissection technique and tissue selection for diagnosis and research;
Additional dissection of other organ systems (for example, skin, gynaecology, urology);
Interpret the microscopic histopathology of a full range of GI specimens, using clinical decision making skills to provide accurate diagnoses and make judgements involving highly complex facts requiring the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options;
Use judgement to determine the appropriate use and clinical interpretation of ancillary tests (e.g. immunohistochemistry and molecular testing);
Report histopathology results and refer to other specialisms where necessary;
Assess suitability of set procedures for any given specimen, and use judgement to carry out appropriate alternatives;
Evaluate process quality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the validation process required to practice using digital cellular pathology slides.
Experience of clinical audit, quality management systems and clinical governance;
Experience of teaching and training junior medical staff and BMS staff.
To demonstrate satisfactory participation in the appropriate/relevant EQA scheme.
Large group training of BMS staff within the department using well-developed persuasive and motivational, training skills
Carry out macroscopic examination of gastrointestinal (GI) specimens, using appropriate dissection technique and tissue selection for diagnosis and research;
Additional dissection of other organ systems (for example, skin, gynaecology, urology);
Interpret the microscopic histopathology of a full range of GI specimens, using clinical decision making skills to provide accurate diagnoses and make judgements involving highly complex facts requiring the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options;
Use judgement to determine the appropriate use and clinical interpretation of ancillary tests (e.g. immunohistochemistry and molecular testing);
Report histopathology results and refer to other specialisms where necessary;
Assess suitability of set procedures for any given specimen, and use judgement to carry out appropriate alternatives;
Evaluate process quality.
Person Specification
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oPresent and interpret highly complex, sensitive and occasionally contentious clinical information to medical and scientific peers, using developed persuasive communication skills to offer expert opinion on interpretation in order to facilitate patient management.
Desirable
- oProvide specialist clinical information and advice to other health professional, patients and the public if applicable.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistration as a Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- oRoyal College of Pathologists (RCPath)/IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in Gastrointestinal or Gynaecological or Skin Pathology Reporting.
- oRCPath Certificate of Competence for independent gastrointestinal or Gynaecological or Skin pathology reporting (Completion of stage D Post-Qualification "Preceptorship")
- oTo demonstrate satisfactory participation in the appropriate/relevant EQA scheme.
- oMaintain HCPC registration
- oMaintain mandatory training and laboratory competence
Desirable
- oPost registration experience.
- oFellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS).
- oMaintain a high standard of CPD
Key skills and experience
Essential
- oWorks autonomously in the dissection area, dealing with complex samples such as cancer resections, following broad guidelines and principles to achieve the best results.
Desirable
- oExperience of teaching and training junior medical staff and BMS staff.
- oTo use Word, power point and other appropriate computer packages for the processing and distribution of information.
- oTo use spreadsheets for the manipulation of data, in the production of clinical audits;
- oTo carry out complex manual dissection of non-repeatable tissue samples.
- oTo create, maintain and review documents including standard operating procedures, risk assessments, competency documents, training records
- oExperience of clinical audit, quality management systems and clinical governance.
Other
Essential
- oAwareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- oAble to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
- oProfessional appearance & behaviour
- oSatisfactory enhanced DBS check against vulnerable groups barred lists
Desirable
- oGood previous attendance record
Person Specification
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oPresent and interpret highly complex, sensitive and occasionally contentious clinical information to medical and scientific peers, using developed persuasive communication skills to offer expert opinion on interpretation in order to facilitate patient management.
Desirable
- oProvide specialist clinical information and advice to other health professional, patients and the public if applicable.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistration as a Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- oRoyal College of Pathologists (RCPath)/IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in Gastrointestinal or Gynaecological or Skin Pathology Reporting.
- oRCPath Certificate of Competence for independent gastrointestinal or Gynaecological or Skin pathology reporting (Completion of stage D Post-Qualification "Preceptorship")
- oTo demonstrate satisfactory participation in the appropriate/relevant EQA scheme.
- oMaintain HCPC registration
- oMaintain mandatory training and laboratory competence
Desirable
- oPost registration experience.
- oFellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS).
- oMaintain a high standard of CPD
Key skills and experience
Essential
- oWorks autonomously in the dissection area, dealing with complex samples such as cancer resections, following broad guidelines and principles to achieve the best results.
Desirable
- oExperience of teaching and training junior medical staff and BMS staff.
- oTo use Word, power point and other appropriate computer packages for the processing and distribution of information.
- oTo use spreadsheets for the manipulation of data, in the production of clinical audits;
- oTo carry out complex manual dissection of non-repeatable tissue samples.
- oTo create, maintain and review documents including standard operating procedures, risk assessments, competency documents, training records
- oExperience of clinical audit, quality management systems and clinical governance.
Other
Essential
- oAwareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- oAble to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
- oProfessional appearance & behaviour
- oSatisfactory enhanced DBS check against vulnerable groups barred lists
Desirable
- oGood previous attendance record
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).
