Job summary
UHSx Histopathology East receives approximately 34,000 requests per annum and provides a service for a wide variety of specialities, which include Renal Medicine, Oncology, Breast Pathology, and Paediatrics as well as to the Brighton & Sussex Medical School.
Applications are invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists, who have substantial post-registration practical experience with robust practical competency and sound, in depth knowledge of histopathology. Applicants must have completed the IBMS specialist portfolio for Cellular Pathology and be currently working in a UKAS accredited Cellular Pathology department.
This post would suit an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Good hand eye coordination and attention to detail are essential requirements. The post holder must be able to cut and embed a range of specimen types from small core material to mega blocks.
This position will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and the post-holder will be held accountable to the HR policies and procedures of University Hospitals Sussex.
Routine opening hours of the Cellular Pathology department are 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings on a rotational basis
Previous applicants need not apply.
Applicants currently working in a multidisciplinary role or in a different area within Pathology need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The post involves rotation and participation in different sections of the laboratory including routine histology, Immunocytochemistry, Electron Microscopy, Molecular microtomy, Special stains, Cut Up, Main Laboratory and Andrology. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to the occasional frozen section service from the PRH site and with the implementation and roll out of digital Pathology within the department
As a Biomedical scientist the post holder will undertake a range of complex investigations to assist in the diagnosis of disease and monitoring of treatment. These investigations include manual, semi-automated and automated techniques on specialised analytical equipment.
The post holder must maintain professional registration, demonstrating high professional standards of knowledge and competency by undertaking personal continuing professional development. They must also participate in the training and development of other staff.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate in all aspects of routine work in the cellular pathology (histology and cytology) department working independently and as part of a team.
- Take responsibility for a given area within the department including the overseeing of junior staff
- Ensure requests are dealt with in appropriate time frame to ensure turn a round times are not compromised
- Work with the Lead BMS to ensure all unknown suspected cancer cases are triaged appropriately
- Undertake microtomy on a range of specimens from small core biopsies to mega blocks
- Undertakes basic and more complex routine maintenance on instruments to ensure correct functioning.
- Performs the checking and labelling of cellular pathology specimens, resolving any issues identified by junior staff, using knowledge and experience to comment on the suitability of samples if required.
- Using cellular pathology and medical knowledge to prioritise specimens received in the department.
- Participate in the dissection of tissue samples that fall into the Royal College of Pathologists group A and B categories.
- Participate in internal quality control of cases before issuing to pathologist.
- Use of specialist knowledge to determine when further investigations are required on cellular pathology samples.
- To comment on the adequacy of a diagnostic cytology sample whilst in the clinical environment.
- Use of specialist knowledge to assess semen samples for fertility and post vasectomy investigations.
- Participate in the compilation of weekly rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate in all aspects of routine work in the cellular pathology (histology and cytology) department working independently and as part of a team.
- Take responsibility for a given area within the department including the overseeing of junior staff
- Ensure requests are dealt with in appropriate time frame to ensure turn a round times are not compromised
- Work with the Lead BMS to ensure all unknown suspected cancer cases are triaged appropriately
- Undertake microtomy on a range of specimens from small core biopsies to mega blocks
- Undertakes basic and more complex routine maintenance on instruments to ensure correct functioning.
- Performs the checking and labelling of cellular pathology specimens, resolving any issues identified by junior staff, using knowledge and experience to comment on the suitability of samples if required.
- Using cellular pathology and medical knowledge to prioritise specimens received in the department.
- Participate in the dissection of tissue samples that fall into the Royal College of Pathologists group A and B categories.
- Participate in internal quality control of cases before issuing to pathologist.
- Use of specialist knowledge to determine when further investigations are required on cellular pathology samples.
- To comment on the adequacy of a diagnostic cytology sample whilst in the clinical environment.
- Use of specialist knowledge to assess semen samples for fertility and post vasectomy investigations.
- Participate in the compilation of weekly rota
Person Specification
education and knowledge
Essential
- Registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS approved Biomedical Science degree
- Completion of IBMS specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology
- Currently working in a UKAS accredited Cellular Pathology laboratory
- Sufficient current and practical experience working in a routine Histology laboratory
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of staff training
- Demonstrable experience using Digital pathology
- Demonstrable experience managing staff
Person Specification
education and knowledge
Essential
- Registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS approved Biomedical Science degree
- Completion of IBMS specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology
- Currently working in a UKAS accredited Cellular Pathology laboratory
- Sufficient current and practical experience working in a routine Histology laboratory
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of staff training
- Demonstrable experience using Digital pathology
- Demonstrable experience managing staff
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).
