Job summary
The Cellular Pathology department at Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit a Trainee Biomedical Scientist with an accredited degree or HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with an accredited degree 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.
Informal visits are highly recommended. Please contact Mandeep Singh Dhesi on 01422 224395
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be competent in all the areas of Cellular Pathology.
- To complete a registration portfolio and become fully competent within the cell pathology laboratory within 18 months of commencing this position if successful to the Trainee Biomedical Scientist position. As per job description and person specification attached.
- 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 complete a registration portfolio and become fully competent within the cell pathology laboratory within 18 months of commencing this position if successful to the Trainee Biomedical Scientist position. As per job description and person specification attached.
- 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 / TRAINING
Essential
- State registration with the HCPC (If not attained, the laboratory will provide training and expect the Trainee BMS to complete this within 18 months of commencing this post, as per job description).
- Degree in Biomedical Science
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Experience in a pathology laboratory (Rotation and training will be provided to an applicant with limited laboratory experience, the applicant will be expected to complete their training log supervised, within 18 months of commencing this post).
- Experience in all areas of the cellular pathology department.
Desirable
- Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff
- Experience of laboratory and clinical audit
- Experience of UKAS accreditation and HTA
- Andrology experience
- Non-gynae cytology experience
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Must be organised and have excellent time management skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- State registration with the HCPC (If not attained, the laboratory will provide training and expect the Trainee BMS to complete this within 18 months of commencing this post, as per job description).
- Degree in Biomedical Science
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Experience in a pathology laboratory (Rotation and training will be provided to an applicant with limited laboratory experience, the applicant will be expected to complete their training log supervised, within 18 months of commencing this post).
- Experience in all areas of the cellular pathology department.
Desirable
- Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff
- Experience of laboratory and clinical audit
- Experience of UKAS accreditation and HTA
- Andrology experience
- Non-gynae cytology experience
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
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).
