Job summary
Do you want to play a significant role in shaping the future of integrated care in the NHS? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Biomedical Scientist to join our team.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist with demonstrable expertise to lead on the procurement and implementation of Digital Pathology. They will support the team with training, whilst providing technical and subject matter expertise to drive, maintain and optimise digital pathology to support patient diagnosis. You will demonstrate you have worked previously to agreed timescales whilst providing clear direction and offering solutions aligned with a large-scale programme.
The Lead Biomedical Scientist for Digital Pathology is pivotal role within the SYBP Histopathology Service and Programme Team to deliver digital transformation. You will work as part of the SYBP Digital Pathology Project Team leading alongside the SYBP Discipline lead for Histopathology, Site Laboratory Leads, local IT teams, the Histopathology Consultant DP lead and the clinical workforce in the implementation of digital pathology and associated Artificial Intelligence (image analysis tools).
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the increased rollout of digital pathology used for primary diagnosis across the network. You will provide technical and subject matter expertise to drive, maintain and increasingly optimise digital pathology to support diagnosis of patients.
The Lead BMS will be the main link between the scientific and technical workforce tasked with preparing and producing the digital images which Consultant Histopathologists will increasingly report from digital images. You will take a lead role to support training and validation for consultants including identifying, creating, and maintaining slide and image training sets for each clinical reporting team.
The Lead BMS will function as the key link between system supplier, local operational services, clinical and scientific teams to ensure that the digital pathology is implemented successfully, remains operational and infrastructures are fully maintained. You will also support system integration and sharing of technical knowledge with all necessary stakeholders.
The principal responsibility will be to lead the SYBP Histopathology Service in all areas relating to digital pathology management such as workflow, management of change, quality, risk and data as well as training. The role will include development and implementation of departmental policies/harmonised SOPs relating to all aspects of digital pathology (e.g., technical implementation, daily diagnostic use and image management / storage).
About us
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Transformation Programme will fully integrate pathology services currently provided in each of the five NHS Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint, these being:
- Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTHFT)
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT)
- Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT)
- The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT)
SYB Pathology will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term. Investment in our people, processes, technologies and our laboratories will deliver this.
Whilst Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT) is host employer, the post holder will undertake duties at any of the sites within the network as listed above.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development and policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis for 12 months due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the projects implementation and the timescales associated with this.
Please also note any secondment must be agreed with your current line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis for 12 months due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the projects implementation and the timescales associated with this.
Please also note any secondment must be agreed with your current line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons level qualification in Biomedical Sciences, appropriately accredited by the IBMS or AHCS.
- Registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
- MSc level qualification; plus Academic Level 8 training relevant to Digital Pathology or demonstrable equivalent experience and knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of digital pathology, including image acquisition, data storage, workflow, AI and governance.
Desirable
- Significant range of short specialist courses on relevant IT systems Interfacing and networks or equivalent experience.
- A management qualification (e.g., Diploma in Management Studies) or demonstrable experience in a management role.
- Chartered scientist Qualification related to specific area of responsibility, e.g. IOSH, Certificate in extended practice in quality management.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing Pathology teams.
- In depth specialist experience including installation and interfacing to other IT systems and imaging equipment and soft/hardware management.
- Experience of day to day running of an NHS service without supervision, including leadership within their area.
- Experience of introducing new technology and systems into complex organisations.
- Extensive experience of working in NHS/Education/Health & Social Care Sector.
- In depth networking knowledge of imaging systems and the understanding of the sensitivities linked to network capability.
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing change.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of web browser technology.
- Knowledge of PCs, MS windows and Desktop OS.
- Knowledge of IT networks and communication protocols.
- Ability to drive and access to own transport and ability to work across multiple sites.
Other
Essential
- Ability to effectively work with other staff to improve and develop working practices.
- Ability to lead a team effectively and train team members to a high standard.
- Flexibility in hours - may need to work occasional evenings and weekends during system integrations)
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work and readjust priorities accordingly.
- High degree of responsibility, and is able to work on own initiative and as a flexible member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Evidence of effective time management skills.
- Evidence of a methodical approach.
- Must be self-driven and resilient to working within challenging environments.
- Can communicate effectively with staff of all levels of seniority and is able to deliver complex information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons level qualification in Biomedical Sciences, appropriately accredited by the IBMS or AHCS.
- Registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
- MSc level qualification; plus Academic Level 8 training relevant to Digital Pathology or demonstrable equivalent experience and knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of digital pathology, including image acquisition, data storage, workflow, AI and governance.
Desirable
- Significant range of short specialist courses on relevant IT systems Interfacing and networks or equivalent experience.
- A management qualification (e.g., Diploma in Management Studies) or demonstrable experience in a management role.
- Chartered scientist Qualification related to specific area of responsibility, e.g. IOSH, Certificate in extended practice in quality management.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing Pathology teams.
- In depth specialist experience including installation and interfacing to other IT systems and imaging equipment and soft/hardware management.
- Experience of day to day running of an NHS service without supervision, including leadership within their area.
- Experience of introducing new technology and systems into complex organisations.
- Extensive experience of working in NHS/Education/Health & Social Care Sector.
- In depth networking knowledge of imaging systems and the understanding of the sensitivities linked to network capability.
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing change.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of web browser technology.
- Knowledge of PCs, MS windows and Desktop OS.
- Knowledge of IT networks and communication protocols.
- Ability to drive and access to own transport and ability to work across multiple sites.
Other
Essential
- Ability to effectively work with other staff to improve and develop working practices.
- Ability to lead a team effectively and train team members to a high standard.
- Flexibility in hours - may need to work occasional evenings and weekends during system integrations)
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work and readjust priorities accordingly.
- High degree of responsibility, and is able to work on own initiative and as a flexible member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Evidence of effective time management skills.
- Evidence of a methodical approach.
- Must be self-driven and resilient to working within challenging environments.
- Can communicate effectively with staff of all levels of seniority and is able to deliver complex 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).
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).
