Job summary
Senior Biomedical Scientist (Quality Lead) AfC Band 7
The East & South East London NHS Pathology Partnership (Pathology Partnership) is a Pathology network formed across three NHS Trusts: Barts Health, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
The histology department is seeking to recruit a competent, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual, with substantive experience in Cellular Pathology to provide technical/quality support to our professional and friendly Histopathology team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Woolwich. Suitable candidates must have at least 5 years post registration experience in Cellular Pathology. The successful candidate will be the Quality Lead for the department and will also participate in the rotation through the different laboratory areas; including the main laboratory, specimen dissection, special staining and immunohistochemistry.
Main duties of the job
In return, we can offer you an excellent working environment in an ISO 15189 accredited, fully computerised laboratory, and training in the duties required for the post. The department's commitment to supporting Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is evidenced by an excellent training record.
The post will be based at QEH, however there's an expectation for staff to work cross site if or when required. The pay band is based on AfC band 7 dependent of experience and qualifications.
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Mrs Dalian Beaver Cellular Pathology Manager on 020 8836 5683 (QEH) or 0208333 3029 (UHL). Alternatively, email: dalian.beaver@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Mrs Dalian Beaver Cellular Pathology Manager on 020 8836 5683 (QEH) or 0208333 3029 (UHL). Alternatively, email: dalian.beaver@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least five years post registration diagnostic experience in histopathology.
- Knowledge and skills in routine and specialist Histology procedures.
- Experience of supervising and working in a team.
- Experienece of working in NHS environment, under UKAS: ISO 15189 standards.
- Experience of working to deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of effectively managing staff.
Skills
Essential
- Extensive computer skills.
- Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
- Supervisory and training skills
- Able to undertake specialist histopathology laboratory techniques.
- Able to work to deadlines with accuracy.
- Excellent numerical and literacy skills.
- Able to effectively communicate scientific principles to junior staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of histopathology theory and practice.
- Good interpersonal skills, able to build and develop working relationships with colleagues within and outside the Trust.
- Working knowledge of data security and confidentiality.
- IT Literate including use of Microsoft word, data analysis and use of Laboratory Information Management System.
- Health & Safety legislation.
- Knowledge of quality assurance.
- Good knowledge of Quality Management System.
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression.
- Knowledge of basic management techniques
Qualifications
Essential
- A-levels in Science, GCSEs in Mathematics, English at C grade or above
- MSc in appropriate specialty
- Specialist Portfolio
- Degree in Biomedical Science (IBMS Accredited) or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least five years post registration diagnostic experience in histopathology.
- Knowledge and skills in routine and specialist Histology procedures.
- Experience of supervising and working in a team.
- Experienece of working in NHS environment, under UKAS: ISO 15189 standards.
- Experience of working to deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of effectively managing staff.
Skills
Essential
- Extensive computer skills.
- Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
- Supervisory and training skills
- Able to undertake specialist histopathology laboratory techniques.
- Able to work to deadlines with accuracy.
- Excellent numerical and literacy skills.
- Able to effectively communicate scientific principles to junior staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of histopathology theory and practice.
- Good interpersonal skills, able to build and develop working relationships with colleagues within and outside the Trust.
- Working knowledge of data security and confidentiality.
- IT Literate including use of Microsoft word, data analysis and use of Laboratory Information Management System.
- Health & Safety legislation.
- Knowledge of quality assurance.
- Good knowledge of Quality Management System.
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression.
- Knowledge of basic management techniques
Qualifications
Essential
- A-levels in Science, GCSEs in Mathematics, English at C grade or above
- MSc in appropriate specialty
- Specialist Portfolio
- Degree in Biomedical Science (IBMS Accredited) or equivalent
- HCPC registration
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).
