Job summary
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services offer a range of diagnostics tests across a number of departments in the region. The Cellular Pathology service receives approximately 60,000 cases per year across 3 NHS Trusts; University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, George Eliot NHS Trust and South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. The Histology laboratories are based at University Hospital Coventry and Warwick Hospital, with staff performing many histological techniques including dissection, microtomy, special staining, QC, and immunohistochemistry testing.
We are looking for a Consultant Healthcare Scientist to work with the Medical Consultants within the discipline and the scientific staff of the laboratory to provide a high quality, timely, reliable diagnostic Histology service.
You will work within the dissection team to assist Consultant Histopathologist's in specimen dissection. We are open to a range of Histopathology sub-specialities to be covered by this post, and so this will depend on your experience.
Main duties of the job
You will be regarded as an expert in your field and be able to work under your own initiative and referring to the Consultant Histopathologist as required.
The role involves the macroscopic description, dissection and block sampling of specimens that fall within normal limits the RCPath designation of category, A, B, C, D & E.
Your work with the Medical Consultants will include contributing to the Histopathology discussion at the multidisciplinary team meetings, providing expert opinion to ensure that patient treatments are appropriate and effective, giving expert opinion to inform decision-making as a Medical Consultant peer. You will use the departmental LIMS to enter a diagnostic report on all cases reviewed with a requirement to seek second opinions from clinical colleagues when needed or when cancer diagnosis is suspected.
You will have appropriate training and will be under supervision until fully qualified and signed off for independent reporting by a mentoring Pathologist.
Another key part of the role is being able to teach, train and supervise Biomedical Scientists (BMS) and junior medical staff in the dissection area.
In liaison with the Advanced BMSs and Dissections Leads in dissection, you will also ensure there is a timely workflow and assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should have excellent attention to detail, ability to concentrate for long periods of time, and the ability to effectively communicate and lead a team of varied Scientific staff.
To be eligible for the full Consultant Healthcare Scientist post, you must be a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist registered with the HCPC, possess a relevant higher degree e.g. MSc in Pathological Sciences and attained IBMS Diploma in Specimen Dissection or Equivalent . You will hold The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath)/IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in Histopathology Reporting. You will also have completed your post-qualification preceptorship (stage D) of at least 12 months and reporting 1500 surgical specimens to allow independent reporting sign-off by a Specialist Consultant Histopathologist with subsequent sign off-of training (CCT sign off).
This post is also available as a Trainee Consultant Healthcare Scientist role. The pathway for this is as follows:
You must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist, possess a relevant higher degree e.g. MSc in Pathological Science and be working towards/have attained IBMS Diploma in Specimen Dissection or equivalent to be a Trainee.
You will start on a Band 8a (stage A and B). Once you have completed your The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath)/IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in Histopathology Reporting (stage C) then you will become an 8b. Upon completion of the post-qualification preceptorship (stage D) of at least 12 months and reporting 1500 surgical specimens, you will then become an 8c Consultant Healthcare Scientist.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should have excellent attention to detail, ability to concentrate for long periods of time, and the ability to effectively communicate and lead a team of varied Scientific staff.
To be eligible for the full Consultant Healthcare Scientist post, you must be a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist registered with the HCPC, possess a relevant higher degree e.g. MSc in Pathological Sciences and attained IBMS Diploma in Specimen Dissection or Equivalent . You will hold The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath)/IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in Histopathology Reporting. You will also have completed your post-qualification preceptorship (stage D) of at least 12 months and reporting 1500 surgical specimens to allow independent reporting sign-off by a Specialist Consultant Histopathologist with subsequent sign off-of training (CCT sign off).
This post is also available as a Trainee Consultant Healthcare Scientist role. The pathway for this is as follows:
You must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist, possess a relevant higher degree e.g. MSc in Pathological Science and be working towards/have attained IBMS Diploma in Specimen Dissection or equivalent to be a Trainee.
You will start on a Band 8a (stage A and B). Once you have completed your The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath)/IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in Histopathology Reporting (stage C) then you will become an 8b. Upon completion of the post-qualification preceptorship (stage D) of at least 12 months and reporting 1500 surgical specimens, you will then become an 8c Consultant Healthcare Scientist.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Desirable
Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
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
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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).
