Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Scientist

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Job summary

The Cellular Pathology department at Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit a Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly team.

The department is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training. Cellular pathology covers histology, non-gynae cytology, andrology and the mortuaries. The successful candidate will be involved in health and safety, training and quality in all areas of the department.

We currently process approximately 28000 histology samples, around 13000 immunohistochemistry tests using the Ventana Benchmark Ultra, 2500 non-gynae samples, and 3000 andrology samples.

We are committed to quality and improvement. We are currently in the process of introducing digital pathology to the department.

The successful applicant will have the IBMS Registration Portfolio and hold current HCPC registration.

Informal visits are highly recommended. Please contact Michelle McNamara laboratory manager on 01422 224389.

Main duties of the job

To act in a scientific role and to carry out all routine investigations within the department, following such training as may be necessary, ensuring the quality of the service. To assist in the provision of the cellular pathology and mortuary service for the trusts hospitals and CCGs by providing knowledge and technical skills to process, analyse, understand and interpret results of diagnostic tests. Rotate on a regular basis through the different sections of the department and take part in the extended working rota. To ensure health and safety is maintained, train junior members of staff, and be involved with quality and service development through laboratory and clinical audit. Continuous professional development will be essential for this post and further study will be encouraged.

About us

Working for CHFT is all about delivering compassionate care to create an environment where patients and staff feel valued.

The Cellular Pathology Department at CHFT is a multi-skilled team which includes Biomedical Support workers, Secretarial staff , Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists .

We work together as a team to provide a high quality service to ensure an accurate patient diagnosis is delivered in a timely manner.

Date posted

22 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

372-FSS2464

Job locations

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be competent in all the areas of Cellular Pathology.
To be a point of reference to junior staff, to provide advice and supervise other members of staff.
To coordinate work and staff within their areas in the absence of a specialist Biomedical Scientist.
To maintain UKAS accreditation and HTA compliance.
To participate and adhere to Health and Safety requirements.
To have a good understanding of the Pathology Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Please see the attached job description for an in-depth review.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be competent in all the areas of Cellular Pathology.
To be a point of reference to junior staff, to provide advice and supervise other members of staff.
To coordinate work and staff within their areas in the absence of a specialist Biomedical Scientist.
To maintain UKAS accreditation and HTA compliance.
To participate and adhere to Health and Safety requirements.
To have a good understanding of the Pathology Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Please see the attached job description for an in-depth review.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Biomedical Science Degree
HCPC registered

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

Experience in a Pathology laboratory
Knowledge of all areas of the Cellular Pathology Department

Desirable

Andrology experience
Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff
Non-gynae cytology experience
Experience of laboratory and clinical audit
Experience of UKAS accreditation and HTA

Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities

Essential

Must be organised and have excellent time management skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Biomedical Science Degree
HCPC registered

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

Experience in a Pathology laboratory
Knowledge of all areas of the Cellular Pathology Department

Desirable

Andrology experience
Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff
Non-gynae cytology experience
Experience of laboratory and clinical audit
Experience of UKAS accreditation and HTA

Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities

Essential

Must be organised and have excellent time management 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.

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

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)