Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists or a suitably qualified trainee working towards HCPC registration, to join our busy team within the Department of Histology based at Derriford Hospital Plymouth.The laboratory is well equipped and handles over 40,000 requests per annum.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, highly adaptable person who is a good team player and communicator and has the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and service users.
Candidates who have completed an IBMS accredited Degree or Degree with IBMS approved top up qualification and are working towards HCPC registration via portfolio will be considered and will initially be employed at 75% of the top of band 5 under Annex 21, until they have obtained HCPC registration.
Candidates who are completing the level 6 apprenticeship will also be considered but must have completed year 1.
As the future of Pathology evolves, there will be requirements to offer a 7 day, 24/7 service.
Please note: When applying for this role, it is your duty to ensure you meet the requirements for any right to work or visa stipulations.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To provide a clinical technical service by performing a range of routine and specialist techniques to the biological material submitted for examination.
To undertake scientific duties within the Department to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
To maintain and run specialist equipment up to a value of £350,000
To possess the skills and knowledge required to provide the necessary training and supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff within your area of work.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in routine and specialised techniques in Histology and Neuropathology, plus any other areas as required. This will require the unsupervised preparation of high risk and specialist material eg renal biopsies, to the necessary quality standards.
Participate in all internal and external quality control/quality assurance systems and schemes, appropriate to the area of work and, using advanced knowledge of staining techniques and pathology, have the necessary competence to send out work to the medical staff.
To be jointly responsible for maintenance of adequate stocks of reagent and consumables to ensure continuous service provision in the section and the laboratory in general.
Participate in and conduct staff annual appraisals and set/achieve relevant objectives.
To rotate through sections of the Department as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in routine and specialised techniques in Histology and Neuropathology, plus any other areas as required. This will require the unsupervised preparation of high risk and specialist material eg renal biopsies, to the necessary quality standards.
Participate in all internal and external quality control/quality assurance systems and schemes, appropriate to the area of work and, using advanced knowledge of staining techniques and pathology, have the necessary competence to send out work to the medical staff.
To be jointly responsible for maintenance of adequate stocks of reagent and consumables to ensure continuous service provision in the section and the laboratory in general.
Participate in and conduct staff annual appraisals and set/achieve relevant objectives.
To rotate through sections of the Department as required.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate and apply proven knowledge of the pathology of disease
- Ability to perform all techniques relevant to the area of work
Desirable
- Practical demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office based applications
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or a degree acceptable to the IBMS and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- State registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Associate of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (AIBMS) or Fellowship
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation with tact and diplomacy
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate and apply proven knowledge of the pathology of disease
- Ability to perform all techniques relevant to the area of work
Desirable
- Practical demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office based applications
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or a degree acceptable to the IBMS and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- State registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Associate of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (AIBMS) or Fellowship
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation with tact and diplomacy
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
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).
