Job summary
The post holder will be required to perform as a senior specialist HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) in the histology section, deputising for the head of fibril typing where appropriate. They will be required to lead and supervise research activities with the responsibility for providing a highly specialised, cohesive, high quality laboratory service.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out research histology tests for amyloid
- Analyse and interpret prepared histological and immunohistochemistry slides, report test results, and using a bespoke data base, formulate the amyloid histology report.
- Discuss cases at weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.Contribute to the implementation of UKAS standards, (Quality Management System to comply with the ISO 15189 standards).
- Perform laser capture microdissection and process samples for Mass Spectrometry.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent and demonstrable experience at Specialist BMS level
- HCPC State Registration
- Master's degree or related professional healthcare qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant highly specialised knowledge of routine histology acquired over a significant period post-HCPC registration
- Experience in amyloid pathologies and diagnostic techniques
- Experience in supervising/training other members of staff
- Experience in managing staff
- Experience with laboratory information and quality management systems UKAS compliance
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies and methodologies
- Experience in undertaking administrative responsibilities
- Experience of following health and safety policies and procedures
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, file management and a willingness to keep skills up to date.
- Ability to judge complex data and use information to inform judgements
- Good time management skills; the ability to work under pressure while managing a variety of tasks.
- Ability to problem solve and to work using own initiative.
- Ability to maintain clear, comprehensive and accurate records of work performed
- Ability to work and communicate as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good level of manual dexterity and co -ordination
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral at all levels
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Hard working, motivated and conscientious
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail with a methodical but flexible approach to their work
- To hold significant personal responsibility for patient care and for operating complex equipment
- Commitment to service development
- Personal integrity; leading by example
- Good listening skills
- Tactful and diplomatic
Others
Essential
- Participating in continuing professional development
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent and demonstrable experience at Specialist BMS level
- HCPC State Registration
- Master's degree or related professional healthcare qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant highly specialised knowledge of routine histology acquired over a significant period post-HCPC registration
- Experience in amyloid pathologies and diagnostic techniques
- Experience in supervising/training other members of staff
- Experience in managing staff
- Experience with laboratory information and quality management systems UKAS compliance
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies and methodologies
- Experience in undertaking administrative responsibilities
- Experience of following health and safety policies and procedures
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, file management and a willingness to keep skills up to date.
- Ability to judge complex data and use information to inform judgements
- Good time management skills; the ability to work under pressure while managing a variety of tasks.
- Ability to problem solve and to work using own initiative.
- Ability to maintain clear, comprehensive and accurate records of work performed
- Ability to work and communicate as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good level of manual dexterity and co -ordination
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral at all levels
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Hard working, motivated and conscientious
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail with a methodical but flexible approach to their work
- To hold significant personal responsibility for patient care and for operating complex equipment
- Commitment to service development
- Personal integrity; leading by example
- Good listening skills
- Tactful and diplomatic
Others
Essential
- Participating in continuing professional development
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).
