Job summary
Our Cytology Department are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Senior Biomedical Scientist to join their team!
This role entails being a team leader in a big department. Daily duties will include screening and checking cytology slides, reporting screening programme results and preparing diagnostic samples. There will also be staff management roles such a sick leave management and training. The role has a big part in the quality management system in the department.
Please see this short video showcasing Pathology at NBT: https://youtu.be/cJiNgR-TwUY?si=H6kkwCD5FvSv6UpW
Main duties of the job
- Function as cytology 'checker' to assess suspicious and abnormal cervical smears, along with more difficult cases and, as required screen slides
- Participate in the supervision, training and development of staff in the department
- With the Lead BMS and other senior staff, contribute to the development of the services provided to meet the users requirements
- To manage, lead and take responsibility for the day to day functioning of an agreed designated area within the Cytology service. Those areas will include,- Laboratory training officer- Quality lead- Health and safety lead- IM&T lead- Failsafe officer- Diagnostic Cytology (Non-Gynae).
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a full overview of the responsibilities
Staff
- Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of staff within their section
- Participate in staff appraisal / PDP according to Trust policies and procedures. Conduct appraisals of staff within their section.
- With senior staff in Cytology and Laboratory Manager, participate in the recruitment of staff
- Organise and deliver the induction, and training of Biomedical Scientists, trainees and Medical Laboratory Assistants within the section
- Participate in competency assessment of Biomedical Scientists, trainees and Medical Laboratory Assistants within the section.
- Assist in the monitoring and performance management of Biomedical Scientists, trainees and Medical Laboratory assistants as appropriate
Laboratory
- Function as supervisor and trouble-shooter for Cervical Cytology, HPV testing or Non-gynae Cytology
- Be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and management of the work and staff in a section of the department
- With other senior laboratory staff, act as team leader to assess suspicious and abnormal cervical smears, along with more difficult cases. Be responsible for passing those assessed as abnormal to Consultant grade staff and issuing reports on those assessed as negative
- Interpret routine and specialist diagnostic test results. Technically validate routine and specialist test results. Report specialist tests ie crystal analysis
- Contribute to discussions of workflow patterns and methodology
- To be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of laboratory equipment.
- Participate in quality assurance procedures including internal and external quality control
- To be responsible for records and investigations related to the failsafe of patient follow up.
- Participate in the screening of non-gynaecological cases
- Participate as required and as appropriate in all technical aspects of Cytology including, Primary Cervical Screening and rapid review Specimen reception, preparation HPV testing and staining
- Provide appropriate cover for other BMSs and more senior BMS staff as required
- Be responsible for resource management within their section, in particular,(a) ensuring adequate supplies of equipment, materials and reagents(b) initiating the requisitioning of supplies(c) prioritising work(d) troubleshooting problems that occur
- Participate in evaluation and validation of new methods and equipment
- Ensure that all risk management processes including reporting of adverse incidents, within section comply with departmental and Trust policies
- Participate in audit.
- Participate in research and in the development and introduction of new techniques and systems of work
- Be involved in the investigation and response to complaints escalating to the Lead BMS as appropriate.
- Work according to laboratory procedures developed for use in the department. Ensure procedures in use within their area remain contemporary and relevant. Assist in the development and review of those procedures as required.
- Work according to the regulations and codes of practice governing aspects of Health and Safety relevant to the department
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a full overview of the responsibilities
Staff
- Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of staff within their section
- Participate in staff appraisal / PDP according to Trust policies and procedures. Conduct appraisals of staff within their section.
- With senior staff in Cytology and Laboratory Manager, participate in the recruitment of staff
- Organise and deliver the induction, and training of Biomedical Scientists, trainees and Medical Laboratory Assistants within the section
- Participate in competency assessment of Biomedical Scientists, trainees and Medical Laboratory Assistants within the section.
- Assist in the monitoring and performance management of Biomedical Scientists, trainees and Medical Laboratory assistants as appropriate
Laboratory
- Function as supervisor and trouble-shooter for Cervical Cytology, HPV testing or Non-gynae Cytology
- Be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and management of the work and staff in a section of the department
- With other senior laboratory staff, act as team leader to assess suspicious and abnormal cervical smears, along with more difficult cases. Be responsible for passing those assessed as abnormal to Consultant grade staff and issuing reports on those assessed as negative
- Interpret routine and specialist diagnostic test results. Technically validate routine and specialist test results. Report specialist tests ie crystal analysis
- Contribute to discussions of workflow patterns and methodology
- To be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of laboratory equipment.
- Participate in quality assurance procedures including internal and external quality control
- To be responsible for records and investigations related to the failsafe of patient follow up.
- Participate in the screening of non-gynaecological cases
- Participate as required and as appropriate in all technical aspects of Cytology including, Primary Cervical Screening and rapid review Specimen reception, preparation HPV testing and staining
- Provide appropriate cover for other BMSs and more senior BMS staff as required
- Be responsible for resource management within their section, in particular,(a) ensuring adequate supplies of equipment, materials and reagents(b) initiating the requisitioning of supplies(c) prioritising work(d) troubleshooting problems that occur
- Participate in evaluation and validation of new methods and equipment
- Ensure that all risk management processes including reporting of adverse incidents, within section comply with departmental and Trust policies
- Participate in audit.
- Participate in research and in the development and introduction of new techniques and systems of work
- Be involved in the investigation and response to complaints escalating to the Lead BMS as appropriate.
- Work according to laboratory procedures developed for use in the department. Ensure procedures in use within their area remain contemporary and relevant. Assist in the development and review of those procedures as required.
- Work according to the regulations and codes of practice governing aspects of Health and Safety relevant to the department
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered with the HCPC
- BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Possess NHS Certificate in Cervical Cytology
- Postgraduate level qualification in Cellular Pathology equivalent to Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences or MSc or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management or supervisory qualification or training
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 experience years as a Biomedical Scientist
- Specialist training and postgraduate experience in a in a wide range of techniques diagnostic Cytology laboratory techniques
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practice applicable to laboratories
Desirable
- Experience of staff management e.g. training, supervision, organisational and appraisal
Knowledge/skills
Essential
- Experience of staff management e.g. training, supervision, organisational and appraisal
- Possess good organisational skills
- Supervisory skills
- Able to participate in development of new methods and policies
- Able to participate in staff training
Desirable
- Knowledge of departmental IT system
Personal qualities
Essential
- Be an effective team worker
- Able to assist in monitoring the training and well being of junior members of the work area
- To provide professional leadership for lower staff grades
Desirable
- Able to conduct staff appraisals for staff within their section. Monitor and performance manage junior staff as appropriate
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered with the HCPC
- BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Possess NHS Certificate in Cervical Cytology
- Postgraduate level qualification in Cellular Pathology equivalent to Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences or MSc or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management or supervisory qualification or training
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 experience years as a Biomedical Scientist
- Specialist training and postgraduate experience in a in a wide range of techniques diagnostic Cytology laboratory techniques
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practice applicable to laboratories
Desirable
- Experience of staff management e.g. training, supervision, organisational and appraisal
Knowledge/skills
Essential
- Experience of staff management e.g. training, supervision, organisational and appraisal
- Possess good organisational skills
- Supervisory skills
- Able to participate in development of new methods and policies
- Able to participate in staff training
Desirable
- Knowledge of departmental IT system
Personal qualities
Essential
- Be an effective team worker
- Able to assist in monitoring the training and well being of junior members of the work area
- To provide professional leadership for lower staff grades
Desirable
- Able to conduct staff appraisals for staff within their section. Monitor and performance manage junior staff as appropriate
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
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Cytology/HPV
North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Road, Southmead, Bristol BS10 5NB
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Employer's website
https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
