Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive (37.5 hours per week) Band 8a post for a Deputy Biomedical Scientist/Lab Manager in Cellular Pathology to join the dynamic and evolving team within the Cellular pathology department at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will be well-motivated enthusiastic HCPC registered BMS and must have the IBMS/MSc in Cellular Pathology
The department is IBMS approved for training and has UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189.
Torbay Hospital is situated in Torquay, part of the English Rivera, with spectacular scenery and beaches. The unspoilt wilderness of the Dartmoor National Park is within easy reach.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is in charge of the day to day management of the Cellular Pathology Laboratory. The post holder will play a significant part in overseeing and supervision of the clinical and technical training of all graduate Biomedical Scientists, support workers, Specialist Registrars and Medical students within the department. The post holder act as the departmental Training Officer, facilitating staff rotation through all sections to ensure competency, overseeing training of junior medical staff and medical students.
About us
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The team consists of 4 Consultant Histopathologists, 4 Medical Secretaries, 8 Biomedical scientists, supported by 1 Associate Practitioners and 3 Medical Laboratory Assistants.
The Cellular Pathology department includes both Histology and Diagnostic Cytology departments. Histopathology has a total workload of approximately 21,000 surgical requests annually. In addition, 100 frozen sections, 75 skin immunofluorescence and 14,000. immunocytochemistry tests are performed. Diagnostic Cytology receives approximately 1,500 requests per annum.
We are keen to support our staff to undertake further training and courses in order to enhance their careers.
We would encourage an informal visit to meet the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder is in charge of the day to day management of the Cellular Pathology Laboratory.
- Coordinating the range of technical and clerical tasks required to process a specimen within the Cellular Pathology department.
- Designing, implementing and ensuring adherence to systems to comply with quality, audit, inspections and regulatory frameworks (UKAS, Human Tissue Authority (HTA), and Health and Safety).
- Stock control and assessment of equipment needs and maintenance
- Supervision and training of biomedical scientists and MLAs.
- To be responsible for the dissection of specimens in Royal College of Pathologists Group A to C and selected complex dissections of specimens in Groups D and E.
- Act as systems administrator for departmental pathology computer system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder is in charge of the day to day management of the Cellular Pathology Laboratory.
- Coordinating the range of technical and clerical tasks required to process a specimen within the Cellular Pathology department.
- Designing, implementing and ensuring adherence to systems to comply with quality, audit, inspections and regulatory frameworks (UKAS, Human Tissue Authority (HTA), and Health and Safety).
- Stock control and assessment of equipment needs and maintenance
- Supervision and training of biomedical scientists and MLAs.
- To be responsible for the dissection of specimens in Royal College of Pathologists Group A to C and selected complex dissections of specimens in Groups D and E.
- Act as systems administrator for departmental pathology computer system.
Person Specification
Histology
Essential
- Dissection / biopsy transfer
- Embedding of processed samples
- Microtomy - paraffin and frozen
- Special stains
- Immunohistochemistry to include IMF
- Dissect those specimens in Pathologists Group A to C and selected complex dissections of specimens in Groups D and E.
Qualifications and training
Essential
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- MSc approved by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences in Biomedical Science or equivalent and/or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (Cellular Pathology) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Cellular Pathology)
- Proven relevant post registration experience in a Cellular Pathology laboratory
Desirable
- Recent Cellular Pathology experience in an NHS laboratory
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years' experience at a senior level within an NHS laboratory
- Experience of a computerised Pathology System
- Experience with Quality Assurance & Laboratory Accreditation to ISO 15189
- Highly Specialist knowledge of own discipline-theory and practical
- Experience of UKAS accreditation and assessments
Desirable
- Experience with EPIC / Beaker (EPR / LIMs)
- Experience of Quality Management Systems such as Q-Pulse
Physical skills
Essential
- Good hand-eye co-ordination required for manual techniques\handling of delicate precision equipment and preparation of reagents
- Manual dexterity for performance of dissection and microtomy
Person Specification
Histology
Essential
- Dissection / biopsy transfer
- Embedding of processed samples
- Microtomy - paraffin and frozen
- Special stains
- Immunohistochemistry to include IMF
- Dissect those specimens in Pathologists Group A to C and selected complex dissections of specimens in Groups D and E.
Qualifications and training
Essential
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- MSc approved by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences in Biomedical Science or equivalent and/or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (Cellular Pathology) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Cellular Pathology)
- Proven relevant post registration experience in a Cellular Pathology laboratory
Desirable
- Recent Cellular Pathology experience in an NHS laboratory
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years' experience at a senior level within an NHS laboratory
- Experience of a computerised Pathology System
- Experience with Quality Assurance & Laboratory Accreditation to ISO 15189
- Highly Specialist knowledge of own discipline-theory and practical
- Experience of UKAS accreditation and assessments
Desirable
- Experience with EPIC / Beaker (EPR / LIMs)
- Experience of Quality Management Systems such as Q-Pulse
Physical skills
Essential
- Good hand-eye co-ordination required for manual techniques\handling of delicate precision equipment and preparation of reagents
- Manual dexterity for performance of dissection and microtomy
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).
