Job summary
Department of Histopathology, Birmingham Childrens Hospital Site
Biomedical
Scientist
Band 5
or 6 depending on qualification and experience
37.5
hours per week
Applications are invited from suitably
qualified individuals to join our small friendly team providing a wide range of
specialist paediatric diagnostic services.
The successful applicant should be
enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed to the provision of a high quality
service.
Main duties of the job
The Trust provides a range of regional and
supra-regional specialties including renal, liver and small bowel
transplantation, retinoblastoma, paediatric oncology and neuro-muscular
services.
The department, which
is UKAS accredited, carries out a wide range of immunocytochemical
investigations as well as enzyme histochemistry and electron microscopy. You
will be expected to work in all routine sections of the department and training
will be provided if required (there is opportunity for suitably experienced and
qualified Biomedical Scientists to undertake the IBMS Specialist Portfolio,
necessary for band 6 post).
The department maintains a voluntary out of
hours service. Participation in CPD is actively encouraged and opportunity for
further education and development exists.
For informal discussions about the post please
contact Sue Cavanagh, Section Head Scientist on 0121 333 9833 or email susan.cavanagh@nhs.uk.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Application supporting information should
include the answer to the following question:
Hirschsprungs disease is a childhood disease,
how is it diagnosed histologically?
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the
first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive
forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and
mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment
to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading
neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in
shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist
paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham
Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the
busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year
offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward
Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative
community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB
offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people
aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We
believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and
encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria
for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or
sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person
specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham
Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have
evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include
transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional
registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for
our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so
please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person
specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham
Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have
evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include
transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional
registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for
our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so
please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Biomedical Sciences or other honours degree approved by IBMS for registration with HCPC
- Current Registration with Health & Care Professions Council HCPC
- Membership of the IBMS
Desirable
- Completed Specialist portfolio in Histopathology or relevant experience at Band 6 level
Experience
Essential
- Specialist up to date knowledge of histopathology
- Up to date Scientific and technical knowledge with practical skills to a specialist level within biomedical sciences and able to produce high quality technical work, analyse problems and attention to detail
- Broad knowledge of biomedical sciences
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and audit practices
- Knowledge of Laboratory Accreditation, HCPC and IBMS professional standards
- Knowledge of Laboratory Health and Safety standards
- Experience in a Histology laboratory working in all sections including:
- Trimming room
- Routine laboratory including cutting paraffin blocks, cryomicrotomy
- Special stains
- IHC
- Experience of Evaluation of equipment, reagent , and
- laboratory techniques and method validation
- Experience of audit to UKAS standards
Desirable
- Experience in electron microscopy
- Evidence of previous supervisory experience
- Previous Experience in a Laboratory Quality capacity
Analytical and Judgment Skills
Essential
- Up to date Scientific and technical knowledge with practical skills to a specialist level within biomedical sciences and able to produce high quality technical work, analyse problems and attention to detail
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed IT skills including experience with Microsoft Office applications and knowledge of NHS HR, Finance and Governance systems and use of pathology computer systems
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good health record and mobility
- Able to perform light physical work. Capable of intense periods of concentration. Good hand/eye co-ordination. Sufficient to fulfil the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.
- Good interpersonal skills, team worker, communicates well.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Ability to working unsociable hours including weekends, bank holidays and on call.
- Well organised, methodical, precise and numerate
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to professional development
- Prepared to work with biological materials
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Biomedical Sciences or other honours degree approved by IBMS for registration with HCPC
- Current Registration with Health & Care Professions Council HCPC
- Membership of the IBMS
Desirable
- Completed Specialist portfolio in Histopathology or relevant experience at Band 6 level
Experience
Essential
- Specialist up to date knowledge of histopathology
- Up to date Scientific and technical knowledge with practical skills to a specialist level within biomedical sciences and able to produce high quality technical work, analyse problems and attention to detail
- Broad knowledge of biomedical sciences
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and audit practices
- Knowledge of Laboratory Accreditation, HCPC and IBMS professional standards
- Knowledge of Laboratory Health and Safety standards
- Experience in a Histology laboratory working in all sections including:
- Trimming room
- Routine laboratory including cutting paraffin blocks, cryomicrotomy
- Special stains
- IHC
- Experience of Evaluation of equipment, reagent , and
- laboratory techniques and method validation
- Experience of audit to UKAS standards
Desirable
- Experience in electron microscopy
- Evidence of previous supervisory experience
- Previous Experience in a Laboratory Quality capacity
Analytical and Judgment Skills
Essential
- Up to date Scientific and technical knowledge with practical skills to a specialist level within biomedical sciences and able to produce high quality technical work, analyse problems and attention to detail
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed IT skills including experience with Microsoft Office applications and knowledge of NHS HR, Finance and Governance systems and use of pathology computer systems
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good health record and mobility
- Able to perform light physical work. Capable of intense periods of concentration. Good hand/eye co-ordination. Sufficient to fulfil the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.
- Good interpersonal skills, team worker, communicates well.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Ability to working unsociable hours including weekends, bank holidays and on call.
- Well organised, methodical, precise and numerate
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to professional development
- Prepared to work with biological materials
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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