Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated biomedical scientist with strong organisational skills and a positive attitude to support our busy histopathology team. To join our department and work in the routine Histology lab & cut-up and diagnostic cytology preparation areas.The ideal candidate should have experience of working in Cellular Pathology (Histopathology).
The successful candidate may occasionally support other ESEL sites depending on service needs. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
1. Undertake routine laboratory techniques in line with department standard operating procedures under supervision.2. Record information on the Laboratory Information Management System and ensure it complies with national and local data standards.3. To assist clinical staff as appropriate to ensure optimal service delivery.4. To undertake routine operative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation5. To maintain and update the laboratory protocols of the areas for which the post holder is responsible.6. To undertake specialised aspects of technical work, as deemed necessary.7. To liaise with all other hospital staff as required.
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 Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).
The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.The Partnership has three operational divisions:o Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistryo Microbiology and Virologyo Cellular Pathology and Cancer DiagnosticsThe 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 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 the Pathology Partnership and Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
8. To follow and understand the concepts of Quality Management9. Follow policies for quality control working to the specified standards. 10. Take corrective action or report to their line manager if work fails to meet the specified standards.11. Assist in the achievement of all key performance indicators.12. Participates in internal and external quality control.
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 recruitment information pack.We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organization, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
8. To follow and understand the concepts of Quality Management9. Follow policies for quality control working to the specified standards. 10. Take corrective action or report to their line manager if work fails to meet the specified standards.11. Assist in the achievement of all key performance indicators.12. Participates in internal and external quality control.
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 recruitment information pack.We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organization, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A-levels in Science, GCSEs in Mathematics, English at C grade or above
- Degree in Biomedical Science (IBMS Accredited) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Further study towards MSc in appropriate specialty
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in working in a histopathology laboratory.
- Ability to produce high quality work.
- Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
Desirable
- Experience of immunocytochemistry (IHC)
Knowledge
Essential
- IT Literate including use of Microsoft word, data analysis and use of Laboratory Information Management System
- Health & Safety legislation
- Good basic knowledge of the working of NHS trust pathology laboratories
- Knowledge of quality assurance
- Understanding of the processes and practices within histopathology
Desirable
- Sound background knowledge of techniques used in diagnostic pathology.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Courteous
- Self-motivated.
- Able to show initiative.
- Able to work as part of a team or independently, as required.
- Very good organisational skills
- Good hand-eye coordination & manually dexterous
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks.
- Good hand-eye coordination & manually dexterous
- Methodical, precise, numerate
- Ability to pick up techniques quickly.
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- A commitment to contribute to the health and care of NHS patients.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines and targets.
- Can think clearly and react appropriately under stress while remaining calm.
- Good team worker
- Ability to participate in educational and developmental programmes as set by the university and the Department.
Desirable
- To be willing to undertake specialist portfolio training.
Communications
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Able to communicate and empathise with patients and other members of the public.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Has experience in cellular Pathology.
- The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations
Desirable
- Preferable histopathology techniques (Immunohistochemistry, Embedding, Microtomy, Quality, Dissection)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A-levels in Science, GCSEs in Mathematics, English at C grade or above
- Degree in Biomedical Science (IBMS Accredited) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Further study towards MSc in appropriate specialty
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in working in a histopathology laboratory.
- Ability to produce high quality work.
- Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
Desirable
- Experience of immunocytochemistry (IHC)
Knowledge
Essential
- IT Literate including use of Microsoft word, data analysis and use of Laboratory Information Management System
- Health & Safety legislation
- Good basic knowledge of the working of NHS trust pathology laboratories
- Knowledge of quality assurance
- Understanding of the processes and practices within histopathology
Desirable
- Sound background knowledge of techniques used in diagnostic pathology.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Courteous
- Self-motivated.
- Able to show initiative.
- Able to work as part of a team or independently, as required.
- Very good organisational skills
- Good hand-eye coordination & manually dexterous
- Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks.
- Good hand-eye coordination & manually dexterous
- Methodical, precise, numerate
- Ability to pick up techniques quickly.
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- A commitment to contribute to the health and care of NHS patients.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines and targets.
- Can think clearly and react appropriately under stress while remaining calm.
- Good team worker
- Ability to participate in educational and developmental programmes as set by the university and the Department.
Desirable
- To be willing to undertake specialist portfolio training.
Communications
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Able to communicate and empathise with patients and other members of the public.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Has experience in cellular Pathology.
- The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations
Desirable
- Preferable histopathology techniques (Immunohistochemistry, Embedding, Microtomy, Quality, Dissection)
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).
