Immunohistochemistry (IHC) section lead

Job responsibilities

Laboratory Testing

1) To lead and develop the service by having expert knowledge and experience in immunohistochemistry techniques

2) To troubleshoot IHC testing

3) To maintain the IHC equipment and report any issues as per current protocols

4) To perform all Histopathology technical procedures in use in the department to a high-quality standard.

5) To support the digital pathology workflow.

6) To support provision of the extended hours service to meet operational requirements as appropriate.

7) To advise the laboratory manager of any technical or operational problems as they arise and offer solutions.

8) To perform stock-take in the IHC area

People Management

1) Provide leadership, supervision and mentoring of staff as required.

2) To provide training to BMS and AP staff on all IHC related processes

3) Assist in organising training and competency assessment of staff ensuring compliance with company and professional body requirements.

4) Assist in designing and implementing training schedules, programmes and sessions to meet the requirements of the Company and the IBMS.

5) Assist in training and developing associate practitioners and placement students to obtain the registration portfolio.

Audit & Governance

1) Be involved in service quality improvements

2) Assist with the writing and review of procedures and methods

3) Complete audits in line with the audit schedule

4) Organise testing of NEQAS materials, review of results and action any EQA failures

5) Provide data analysis and reports to support the various company meetings as required

6) Participate in annual performance appraisal process

7) Act responsibly and act in the best interests of the company at all times

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

1) Participate in CPD activities.

2) Remain aware of scientific or other advances relevant to own role.

3) Develop and maintain skills and knowledge appropriate to the post by undertaking training, attending meetings and conferences

Health & Safety & Security

1) Understand and apply the site Safety, Environmental Policy, Safety Management System and relevant legal safety & Environmental requirements.

2) All staff must be familiar with the safety, environmental rules and procedures applying to their job and take reasonable care for their own safety and that of other people.

3) Associates must use the control measures and personal protective equipment provided, report any safety related deficiencies and contribute to improving accident and safety performance.

4) Work in a safety conscious manner at all times. Ensure that your personal vaccinations for laboratory work are up to date.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job.This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities the incumbent may perform.

Knowledge & Ability

Essential

• 1. Recognition of IHC results and ability to troubleshoot
• 2. Ability to work as part of a team
• 3. To produce accurate work in a timely manner
• 4. To carry out duties following strict company policies and procedures
• 5. To keep precise, legible and accurate work records
• 6. To work flexibly and additional hours as required
• 7. A positive attitude
• 8. To be self-aware and emotionally intelligent

Desirable

• To understand digital pathology workflows

Other Requirements

Essential

• 1. Right to work in the UK
• 2. Personally motivated, self-driven with a keen interest in the work and able to work alone.
• 3. Satisfactory health check by Occupational Health if offer of post is made.
• 4. Satisfactory references following verbal offer of employment

Desirable

• 1. Full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle.

Qualifications

Essential

• 1. HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology
• 2. BSc (Hon) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent academic achievement in Histopathology
• 3. Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC standards
• 4. Completion of specialist portfolio or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• 1. Relevant post HCPC (or equivalent body) registration experience in Histopathology
• 2. Extensive, at least 2 years, IHC experience, using different platforms
• 3. Experience of validation and verification of new antibodies
• 4. Experience of training others
• 5. Experience of leading a section/team
• 6. Supervision of staff

Technical Skills

Essential

• 1. Manage workload effectively when the workload is unpredictable and there are competing demands
• 2. Manual dexterity to undertake highly specialized techniques
• 3. Effective communication skills both written and oral using English language
• 4. To understand different learning styles to aid training of staff
• 5. Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action
• 6. Demonstrate good organisational, planning and 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).