Job summary
To be an efficient and flexible member of the Histopathology laboratory team providing a high quality diagnostic service through scientific and technical activities commensurate with the training and education of a Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
To maintain competence to practice and to improve professional expertise through engagement in Continual Professional Development (CPD).
To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health & Safety and Quality.
***Candidates who are near completion of their specialist portfolio will be considered***
Main duties of the job
To prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity and efficiency of service. Organise own work and ensure completion in a timely manor and to satisfactory Standards.
Participate at every stage in the laboratory preparation of tissue sections including tissue embedding and microtomy.
To participate in the provision of the laboratory immunocytochemistry service.
To participate in the preparation of frozen tissue sections when necessary.
To assist medical staff during specimen dissection and to undertake description and transfer of Category A samples (as defined by the Royal College of Pathologists - RCPath) for processing.
To participate in the Biomedical Scientist extended specimen dissection rota for Category B and C samples (as defined by the Royal College of Pathologists - RCPath) if required and following suitable training and competency assessment.
To participate in internal quality control and external quality assurance schemes and to ensure that laboratory quality standards are met.
To supervise the work carried out by trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) as required.
To assist in the training and development of trainee and registered Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA).
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Filing and archiving of all material both received in, and produced by, the laboratory.
To assist in the disposal of clinical waste in a safe and respectful manner as necessary and in line with laboratory Policies and Procedures.
Ensure that appropriate preventative maintenance and calibration has been carried out and recorded on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to being used for patient investigations. Ensure that all equipment failures are recorded in line with Departmental and Trust Policies.
Ensure that all chemicals and reagents are prepared, stored and used according to manufacturer guidelines and in line with laboratory procedures. Ensure that associated documentation such as risk and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments are maintained.
To assist in the monitoring of stocks of consumables through accurate record keeping and by alerting a senior member of staff to any shortfalls. Use resources efficiently and cost effectively.
To contribute to the evaluation of both new and existing equipment and procedures to ensure continuous service improvement and development.
To assist in the production, implementation and review of documentation associated with laboratory procedures.
Promptly report any incidents / accidents and near miss occurrences in accordance with Departmental and Trust Policies and Procedures.
To be actively involved in the implementation of both Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures and reinforcing their use and application.
To participate in housekeeping duties in the laboratory in order to maintain a clean and tidy working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Filing and archiving of all material both received in, and produced by, the laboratory.
To assist in the disposal of clinical waste in a safe and respectful manner as necessary and in line with laboratory Policies and Procedures.
Ensure that appropriate preventative maintenance and calibration has been carried out and recorded on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to being used for patient investigations. Ensure that all equipment failures are recorded in line with Departmental and Trust Policies.
Ensure that all chemicals and reagents are prepared, stored and used according to manufacturer guidelines and in line with laboratory procedures. Ensure that associated documentation such as risk and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments are maintained.
To assist in the monitoring of stocks of consumables through accurate record keeping and by alerting a senior member of staff to any shortfalls. Use resources efficiently and cost effectively.
To contribute to the evaluation of both new and existing equipment and procedures to ensure continuous service improvement and development.
To assist in the production, implementation and review of documentation associated with laboratory procedures.
Promptly report any incidents / accidents and near miss occurrences in accordance with Departmental and Trust Policies and Procedures.
To be actively involved in the implementation of both Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures and reinforcing their use and application.
To participate in housekeeping duties in the laboratory in order to maintain a clean and tidy working environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Post HCPC Registration experience in the relevant Biomedical Science discipline
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Immunohistochemistry
- Experience in Specimen Dissection
- Experience in staff supervision and training
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Digital experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Post HCPC Registration experience in the relevant Biomedical Science discipline
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Immunohistochemistry
- Experience in Specimen Dissection
- Experience in staff supervision and training
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Digital experience
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).
