Job summary
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.
Suitable candidates must have extensive experience in both Cellular Pathology and immunohistochemistry
Main duties of the job
The Immunohistochemistry department is seeking to recruit a competent, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual, with substantive experience in Cellular Pathology and Immunohistochemistry to provide technical / quality support to our professional and friendly team at The Royal London Hospital (RLH).
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day operations of the IHC department, organisation of staff and workload to meet TAT to ensure cases are ready for MDT. The candidate will also take a lead role in quality and training for the IHC area.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Mr Stephen Rodgers, Operational Lead for IHC on 020 324 60184 (RLH). Alternatively, email: Stephen.rodgers@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Mr Stephen Rodgers, Operational Lead for IHC on 020 324 60184 (RLH). Alternatively, email: Stephen.rodgers@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Specialist Portfolio
- Degree in Biomedical Science (IBMS Accredited) or equivalent.
Desirable
- MSc in appropriate specialty or Alternative course with equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience post registration in histopathology.
- Knowledge and skills in routine and specialist Histology procedures.
- Experience of managing / supervising staff and working in a team
- Experienece of working in NHS environment, under UKAS: ISO 15189 standards.
- Experience of working to deadlines
Desirable
- Extensive experience working in IHC
- Indepth theoretical knowledge of IHC.
- Advanced user of the Benchmark Ultra platforms or any other IHC platforms.
- Experience of validation and verification of antibodies/ISH probes in IHC.
- Extensive experience of using Q-Pulse Quality management system
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of Histopathology / IHC 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 WinPath LIMS.
- Knowledge of quality assurance
- Good knowledge of Quality Management System.
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression.
- Knowledge of basic management techniques
Desirable
- Be able to perform advanced troubleshooting of IHC.
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
Other
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills Able to work as part of a team or independently, as required.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to produce high quality work.
- Open minded to new technology and techniques. Reliable and trustworthy.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks Good hand-eye coordination & manually dexterous.
- Methodical, precise, numerate Ability to pick up techniques quickly.
- Cope with large amounts of repetitive work.
- Highly motivated, innovative and adaptable.
- Can think clearly and react appropriately under stress while remaining calm.
- Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- A commitment to contribute to the health and care of NHS patients.
- Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology in discipline and how they may influence the future of Pathology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Specialist Portfolio
- Degree in Biomedical Science (IBMS Accredited) or equivalent.
Desirable
- MSc in appropriate specialty or Alternative course with equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience post registration in histopathology.
- Knowledge and skills in routine and specialist Histology procedures.
- Experience of managing / supervising staff and working in a team
- Experienece of working in NHS environment, under UKAS: ISO 15189 standards.
- Experience of working to deadlines
Desirable
- Extensive experience working in IHC
- Indepth theoretical knowledge of IHC.
- Advanced user of the Benchmark Ultra platforms or any other IHC platforms.
- Experience of validation and verification of antibodies/ISH probes in IHC.
- Extensive experience of using Q-Pulse Quality management system
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of Histopathology / IHC 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 WinPath LIMS.
- Knowledge of quality assurance
- Good knowledge of Quality Management System.
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression.
- Knowledge of basic management techniques
Desirable
- Be able to perform advanced troubleshooting of IHC.
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
Other
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills Able to work as part of a team or independently, as required.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to produce high quality work.
- Open minded to new technology and techniques. Reliable and trustworthy.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks Good hand-eye coordination & manually dexterous.
- Methodical, precise, numerate Ability to pick up techniques quickly.
- Cope with large amounts of repetitive work.
- Highly motivated, innovative and adaptable.
- Can think clearly and react appropriately under stress while remaining calm.
- Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- A commitment to contribute to the health and care of NHS patients.
- Awareness of scientific developments and modern technology in discipline and how they may influence the future of Pathology.
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).
