Advanced Healthcare Scientist Dissector

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will play a crucial role in advancing specimen dissection services, training and innovation within pathology and will have proven skills in dissection as well as decision making, team leadership, change management and a collaborative mindset. The post holder will also have line management responsibility for a small team of scientists, whilst also working closely with the other operational managers across Cellular Pathology to supervise, support and develop staff. UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression. The department operates 6am-7pm Mon-Fri & Sat 7am-5pm & therefore some Saturday working is required. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the rotational Bank Holiday service-approx. 1 per annum, currently not Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day or Good Friday. The post holder will perform specimen dissection at an advanced level, and in accordance with the Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) and relevant guidelines. The post holder will be HCPC registered and posses the Institute of Biomedical Scientists/RCPath Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection, and possess/or be working towards the IBMS/RCPath Advanced Specialist Diploma in Specimen Dissection. They will be responsible for the effective day-to-day operational management of the dissection services within Cellular Pathology. They will spearhead training within dissection and lead the development and implementation of specimen dissection training programs for Cellular Pathology, ensuring high-quality training for biomedical scientists, clinical scientist, and junior clinical staff. The post holder will also provide a key service in managing the safe and ethical use and storage of human tissue according to legislation and guidance. They will lead and support regulatory assessments, site visit inspections and lead in any ongoing investigations.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients first
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Communication
• People Management
• Report Writing
• Advanced Microsoft office skills
• Leadership
• Project management
• Policy development
• Attention to detail
• Data analysis

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Possess an IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical sciences
• Possess an MSc in relevant Life sciences field.
• Evidence of utilising skills gained from the successful award of the Institute of Biomedical Scientists/RCPath Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection.
• HCPC Registered
• Possesses or is working towards the IBMS/RCPath Advanced Specialist Diploma in Specimen Dissection.
• Evidence of CPD including participating in internal and external training meetings, staying up to date with best practices.
• Detailed knowledge of COSHH and relevant health and safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of HTA guidelines.
• Evidence with the UKAS accreditation process as well as demonstrating compliance.
• Evidence of participation in departmental research and development initiatives, contributing to studies and innovations that enhance laboratory practices.

Desirable

• Evidence of publications or presenting at symposia and conferences.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Possesses a trust or leadership academy qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)