Specialist Biomedical Scientist Expert Practitioner in Dissection

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Calderdale Royal Hospital is keen to recruit a Specialist Biomedical Scientist with expert skills and knowledge in Histological Dissection or to develop the skills required for this role.

The Cellular Pathology laboratory prepares samples for histology, non-gynae cytology, and andrology. We also have a mortuary facility at Calderdale and Huddersfield.

The successful applicant will hold the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology or MSc in Cellular Pathology and IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection and must be flexible to work early and weekend shifts.

The work involves rotating and maintaining competence in all areas of Cellular Pathology and if required to complete the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection within a 3-year timescale.

There will be a requirement to cross site to Huddersfield.

For an informal visit or further information, please contact laboratory manager Michelle McNamara 01422 224389 or Yen Lee , Advanced Practitioner/Senior Biomedical Scientist.

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 specialist knowledge and technical skills to process, analyse, understand and interpret results of diagnostic tests.Under supervision, examine, prepare for dissection, and dissect a range of specimens commensurate with the appointees training and experience along guidelines set by the consultant histopathologists. Rotate on a regular basis through the different sections of the department to include histology, andrology, non-gynae cytology and mortuary. To train junior members of staff, be involved with service development through laboratory and clinical audit. Continuous professional development will be essential for this post and further study will be encouraged. To take part in the extended working rota of the department.

About us

We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-FSS2517

Job locations

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification for a detailed description of main tasks and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification for a detailed description of main tasks and responsibilities.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

  • Registration with the HCPC
  • Degree in Biomedical Science
  • IBMS Specialist postgraduate portfolio in cellular pathology, MSc in cellular pathology or equivalence
  • A member of the IBMS
  • Knowledge of all areas of the cellular pathology department.

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualifications related to cellular pathology

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

  • Significant recent post registration experience in cellular pathology
  • Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff
  • Experience of Category A specimen dissection
  • Experience of UKAS accreditation and HTA

Desirable

  • Experience of Category B&C specimen dissection
  • Andrology experience
  • Experience of leading a team
  • Specialist cellular pathology training/ experience provided by reference laboratory/ external courses/ examination.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

  • Registration with the HCPC
  • Degree in Biomedical Science
  • IBMS Specialist postgraduate portfolio in cellular pathology, MSc in cellular pathology or equivalence
  • A member of the IBMS
  • Knowledge of all areas of the cellular pathology department.

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualifications related to cellular pathology

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

  • Significant recent post registration experience in cellular pathology
  • Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff
  • Experience of Category A specimen dissection
  • Experience of UKAS accreditation and HTA

Desirable

  • Experience of Category B&C specimen dissection
  • Andrology experience
  • Experience of leading a team
  • Specialist cellular pathology training/ experience provided by reference laboratory/ external courses/ examination.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management and organisational 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

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).

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)


For questions about the job, contact:

Cellular Pathology Service Manager

Michelle McNamara

michelle.mcnamara@cht.nhs.uk

01422224389

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-FSS2517

Job locations

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW


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