Job summary
The Department of Histopathology within Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a qualified, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to work as Trainee Band 6 during completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (AGH), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BRI) and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high -quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users.
The department is fully ISO 15189:2012 accredited. The laboratory provides a comprehensive Immunohistochemistry, non-gynae cytology and renal pathology service to users in addition to routine histopathology techniques.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should be able to evidence that they are working towards the IBMS Specialist Portfolio. This will be requested at the time of Interview. The candidate should also be able to show Licentiate of the IBMS as this is required for the completion of the specialist portfolio.
The candidate should be able to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of all aspects of the laboratory. The candidate should be competent in the majority of areas and where competencies have not been achieved the candidate should be able to demonstrate knowledge.
As part of the role the candidate would be expected to deliver and facilitate training to laboratory staff. They would also be required to liaise with the senior Team to provide effective management of workload and staffing.
The candidate would also be expected to participate in roles such as health and Safety, Quality as well as show an interest in Specimen Dissection.
The candidate should be able to adhere to the procedures in place and where appropriate provide suggestions to amend these in line with current requirements.
The candidate would be expected to rotate through all areas of the laboratory and work cross site (BRI and AGH only) where required.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio Histopathology or equivalent qualification or experience ( significant Histopathology Laboratory experience)
Desirable
- Membership of profession body such as IBMS
Experience
Essential
- Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge.
- Experience of working within a Histopathology laboratory
- Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
Desirable
- Experience of working within NHS Histopathology laboratory.
- Experience of writing SOPs
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
- Effective verbal and written communication skills Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace. Able to prioritise workload to work effectively under pressure.
- Able to work to high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to supervise and train junior staff
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Emotionally resilient able to deal with information or specimens of a distressing nature
- High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio Histopathology or equivalent qualification or experience ( significant Histopathology Laboratory experience)
Desirable
- Membership of profession body such as IBMS
Experience
Essential
- Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge.
- Experience of working within a Histopathology laboratory
- Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
Desirable
- Experience of working within NHS Histopathology laboratory.
- Experience of writing SOPs
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
- Effective verbal and written communication skills Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace. Able to prioritise workload to work effectively under pressure.
- Able to work to high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to supervise and train junior staff
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Emotionally resilient able to deal with information or specimens of a distressing nature
- High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.
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).
