Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder will work in the context of the Objectives of the Pathology Directorate and the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Biomedical Scientist in the Department of Cellular Pathology.

The post holder will carry out all tests and background tasks following established Standard Operating Procedures, within one of the following sections of the Cellular Pathology Department:

Operational histopathology, tissue sectioning & staining.

Specimen reception, dissection and processing.

Immunocytochemistry and tinctorial staining

Rotation between all above sections takes place, but flexibility may be required, depending on service needs.

Additional duties will be undertaken as directed by the Head of Department in consultation with the post holder.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure requests submitted to and accepted by the Department are processed in accordance with the agreed department protocols, in an accurate & timely manner.

To plan, perform and control diagnostic procedures using automated and manual techniques to prescribed standards. To ensure correct operation of specialised tests and ensure laboratory analyses are operating within defined parameters.

To have the depth of knowledge and required skills to safely handle infected specimens (eg T.B. H.I.V., Hepatitis B, C) and hazardous materials (eg toxic chemicals) according to defined protocols, including spillage control or other unexpected outcomes.

To have the depth of knowledge and intricate physical skills to set up and operate complex instrumentation and specialist equipment, such as microscopes, microtomes, automated processors and staining equipment.

To have the depth of knowledge and required skills to safely proceed in the event of anomalous results, breakdowns, or other unexpected outcomes, reporting faults and breakdowns to senior staff and/or taking corrective or evasive action as appropriate

To plan and prioritise workload according to service needs and pressures, in conjunction with senior staff. To communicate and co-operate with colleagues to ensure efficient and effective delivery of service.

To carry out laboratory policies, Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures, recommend modifications and contribute to future developments.

To provide technical advice and explanation on complex matters to medical and other staff, within defined parameters, when the need arises.

To ensure the accurate data entry and text/data processing of all information on manual and automated (computer) systems.

To carry out Internal and External Quality Assurance Schemes.

Monitor appropriate levels of stocks and supplies and report deficiencies to senior staff.

To participate in approved research and audit programmes.

To participate in the evaluation of new instrumentation, policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Biomedical Science
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in a diagnostic histology/cytology laboratory, gained over several years.
• oExperience of manual and automated laboratory techniques in histology.
• oExperience of accreditation systems and QC schemes in histology.

Skills

Essential

• oGood oral and written communication skills, telephone technique, client / customer liaison.
• oGood laboratory practice, technical and organisational skills.
• oPatient and calm, yet assertive and decisive when required.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

Employer's website

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