Job summary
Advert may close once sufficient number of applications is reached
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly Histology team for 27 hours per week.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, HCPC state-registered Biomedical scientists. The successful applicant will rotate through all sections of the department, including Specimen dissection, Processing / Microtomy and Immunohistochemistry.
The pathology departments at NTH and STH are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered on both hospital sites. This will require cross site working as appropriate
The department operates between 07.00 - 18.00 Monday to Friday and the post holder is expected to work flexibly within these hours. In addition, the post holder is required to work a 1:6 Saturday rota.
The Department has UKAS accreditation and IBMS training approval and has a well-established CPD programme.
This post may close once sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Cellular Pathology Management team, the post holder will be required to perform routine day-to-day operations within these departments, rotating between all sections within the specialty following approved methodologies and procedures. To assist in the training and development of Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Higher Healthcare Science Support Workers, Healthcare Support Workers and other staff grades according to departmental policy
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 behavior change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job description available in documents section .
Main duties include :
It is expected that the post holder will:
- Work within the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Proficiency for Biomedical Scientists.
- Perform, unsupervised a range of, automated, semi-automated and manual techniques in use within the department for the analysis of tissue and body fluids according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
- Pay attention to detail and accuracy is required in a busy environment where there is very little time allocated to each sample in order to maintain turnaround times both for samples from GP and hospital patients.
- Ensure all procedures to maintain service provision, during routine or emergency technical or electrical failures/shutdowns, are followed.
- Perform all methods and procedures according to the SOP (standard operating procedure) and be responsible for ensuring all equipment is used and maintained in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
- Supervise the work of Associate Practitioner and Healthcare Support staff as and when required, ensuring relevant SOPs are followed.
- Responsible for the technical correctness, accurate recording, interpretation and authorisation of test results
- Initiate further actions as necessary on test results that show variances from normal range.
- Responsible for the organisation of own daily workload within the rostered section to ensure effective and efficient running of the service on a daily basis.
- Communicate with service users, providing information as necessary on investigations and test results daily.
- Participate in internal and external audit activities as required.
- Participate in clinical audit activities as required.
- Participate in discussions regarding clinical and technical issues in the laboratory, offering suggestions for change to practice where appropriate.
- Carry out method development and evaluation of tests as and when required, identified as part of service development.
- Responsible for ensuring internal quality control and external quality assurance procedures meet the require standards to ensure test result accuracy and reliability.
- Help in the maintenance of adequate stock levels, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources at all times.
- Liaise with Central Sort staff regarding pre-analytical processing of samples and with staff from other departments regarding shared use of equipment, samples etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job description available in documents section .
Main duties include :
It is expected that the post holder will:
- Work within the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Proficiency for Biomedical Scientists.
- Perform, unsupervised a range of, automated, semi-automated and manual techniques in use within the department for the analysis of tissue and body fluids according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
- Pay attention to detail and accuracy is required in a busy environment where there is very little time allocated to each sample in order to maintain turnaround times both for samples from GP and hospital patients.
- Ensure all procedures to maintain service provision, during routine or emergency technical or electrical failures/shutdowns, are followed.
- Perform all methods and procedures according to the SOP (standard operating procedure) and be responsible for ensuring all equipment is used and maintained in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
- Supervise the work of Associate Practitioner and Healthcare Support staff as and when required, ensuring relevant SOPs are followed.
- Responsible for the technical correctness, accurate recording, interpretation and authorisation of test results
- Initiate further actions as necessary on test results that show variances from normal range.
- Responsible for the organisation of own daily workload within the rostered section to ensure effective and efficient running of the service on a daily basis.
- Communicate with service users, providing information as necessary on investigations and test results daily.
- Participate in internal and external audit activities as required.
- Participate in clinical audit activities as required.
- Participate in discussions regarding clinical and technical issues in the laboratory, offering suggestions for change to practice where appropriate.
- Carry out method development and evaluation of tests as and when required, identified as part of service development.
- Responsible for ensuring internal quality control and external quality assurance procedures meet the require standards to ensure test result accuracy and reliability.
- Help in the maintenance of adequate stock levels, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources at all times.
- Liaise with Central Sort staff regarding pre-analytical processing of samples and with staff from other departments regarding shared use of equipment, samples etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited degree
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS laboratory
- Experience of ICT packages - word , excel
Desirable
- Experience of wrking in a Cellular Pathology laboratory
- Experience of Quality Management systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical science
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and health safety measures
- Manual dexterity for procedures where precision is required
Desirable
- Familiar with LEAN principles
- Working knowledge of Pathology IT systems
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised
- Calm / ability to work when under pressure
- Planning and organisational skills
Desirable
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited degree
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS laboratory
- Experience of ICT packages - word , excel
Desirable
- Experience of wrking in a Cellular Pathology laboratory
- Experience of Quality Management systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical science
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and health safety measures
- Manual dexterity for procedures where precision is required
Desirable
- Familiar with LEAN principles
- Working knowledge of Pathology IT systems
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised
- Calm / ability to work when under pressure
- Planning and organisational skills
Desirable
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
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 Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
