Senior Biomedical Scientist, Cellular Pathology
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Job summary
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior BMS to join the Cytology team in the Cellular Pathology department.
The post Holder will participate in non-gynaecological cytology service including primary screening slides and reporting of negative exfoliative cytology samples.The post holder will also provide attendance at Rapid Onsite Examination / Evaluation (ROSE) procedure to assist with sample preparation, including preliminary indication of presence/absence of diagnostic material / adequacy andprovide advanced technical support, supervision, training and management of the technical service in line with Trust and national standards, mentor staff and support completion of post registration qualifications.
The Pathology departments at North Tees and Hartlepool (NTH) and South Tees Hospitals (STH) are working collaboratively to develop a joint service called Tees Valley Pathology with services being delivered on all hospital sites.
The successful candidate will be based at the University Hospital North Tees but will be required to work between our hospital sites in support of the development of the collaborative work.
Applications will be considered from those working towards the necessary qualifications for the role. Please note, if successful, you would be employed as a Specialist BMS (Band 6) until successfully completing the necessary qualification.
Main duties of the job
This is a senior level laboratory post which will include provision of advanced technical support, supervision, training and management to provide a technical service which meets Trust and national standards which includes :
To maintain an up to date knowledge base of methods in use within Cytology, and to be aware of scientific and technological advances within Cytology
To support the provision and development of a fit for purpose Cytology service
Participate in non-gynaecological cytology service including primary screening slides and reporting of negative exfoliative cytology samples (urine, serous fluid and respiratory samples) with double reporting, where required.
Attendance at Rapid On-site Examination/Evaluation (ROSE) clinic procedures to assist with sample preparation, including preliminary indication of presence/absence of diagnostic material / adequacy. Guiding intra-procedural decision making to increase diagnostic yield, shorten procedure time and reduce the requirement for repeat diagnostic interventions.
Maintain personal non-gynaecological workload figures and audit reported cases periodically, initiating review where necessary.
Participate in non-gynaecological external quality assessment (EQA) schemes
Perform and present departmental clinical audits (minimum of 2 minor audits or 1 major audit per annum).
Ensure conformity with quality control, maintaining both personal and laboratory achievable benchmarks
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Details
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year £46,148 - £52,809 Pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
345-PAT7004940
Job locations
University hospital of North Tees
Stockton on Tees
TS189PE
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University hospital of North Tees
Stockton on Tees
TS189PE
Employer's website
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