Job summary
The post holder will directly support the consultant team, support day to day specimen dissection including training.
The post holder in collaboration with the Operations Manager, Technical Manager, Section leads and Consultant Pathologists will provide a timely, high quality, accurate and cost effective service.
The post holder will ensure the timely processing of patient samples, serving all those patients attending UHP, ICBs representing 100 General Practices referred to us from other Trusts within the Peninsula. The post holder will work together with the senior staff to produce a timely, high quality, accurate and cost effective service.
Please note, applications from suitably demonstrable experienced and qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientists (who hold the specialist portfolio) who wish to train towards becoming an Advanced Dissector including completion of the DEP will be considered. There will be an expectation to complete the DEP in no more than 2 years. The pay banding will be adjusted to reflect this until training / qualification is completed
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification***
Main duties of the job
- To participate in the surgical dissection of diagnostic B-E graded histopathology specimens (range will be dependent on experience, knowledge but also at consultants discretion)
- To act as one of the designated persons responsible for co-ordinating activities for the dissection team whenever the Section lead or their deputy is not available.
- Work with the whole dissection team to improve quality, efficiency and productivity.
- Participate in audits to monitor the effectiveness of dissection practices and facilitate the implementation of service improvement changes based upon those findings.
- To facilitate the induction, training & competencies of staff within the dissection area i.e. Trainee Biomedical Scientists (BMS), BMSs of all grades, Healthcare Associate Practitioners, MTOs & ATOs. This includes ensuring timely completion of all induction, training & competency records.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Support the effective and efficient running of the dissection area.
2. Achieve, demonstrate, maintain and promote scientific & technical excellence, and by example ensure high professional standards amongst the scientific, technical and support staff in your section within the Department.
3. To ensure that the necessary standards of speed, quality and accuracy are met.
4. To deputise in the absence of section leads where appropriate
5. To facilitate the induction, training & competencies of staff within the dissection area i.e. Trainee Biomedical Scientists (BMS), BMSs of all grades, Healthcare Associate Practitioners, MTOs & ATOs. This includes ensuring timely completion of all induction, training & competency records
6. Working with the Operations Manager and Technical Services Lead to develop, coordinate and maintain the Departments programme of continuous service review in accordance with internal and external quality systems and within the Trusts framework of continuous quality improvement.
7. To work and on occasion take the lead on service improvement projects within area of expertise
8. To work with the quality team and departmental leads to deliver the expected quality for UKAS and support in the accreditation process
9. To be responsible for the participation in and adherence to the procedures for both internal and external quality control (including National External Quality Assurance Schemes, NEQAS), thereby providing quality assurance in test results produced.
10. Ensure the completion of all datix and CAPA incidents, ensure that they are approved and moved from holding area within the datix programme then investigated, appropriate action plans applied and incident closed.
11. To work in any areas of the laboratory deemed appropriate
12. Potential to work evenings and weekends as necessary and as service develops.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Support the effective and efficient running of the dissection area.
2. Achieve, demonstrate, maintain and promote scientific & technical excellence, and by example ensure high professional standards amongst the scientific, technical and support staff in your section within the Department.
3. To ensure that the necessary standards of speed, quality and accuracy are met.
4. To deputise in the absence of section leads where appropriate
5. To facilitate the induction, training & competencies of staff within the dissection area i.e. Trainee Biomedical Scientists (BMS), BMSs of all grades, Healthcare Associate Practitioners, MTOs & ATOs. This includes ensuring timely completion of all induction, training & competency records
6. Working with the Operations Manager and Technical Services Lead to develop, coordinate and maintain the Departments programme of continuous service review in accordance with internal and external quality systems and within the Trusts framework of continuous quality improvement.
7. To work and on occasion take the lead on service improvement projects within area of expertise
8. To work with the quality team and departmental leads to deliver the expected quality for UKAS and support in the accreditation process
9. To be responsible for the participation in and adherence to the procedures for both internal and external quality control (including National External Quality Assurance Schemes, NEQAS), thereby providing quality assurance in test results produced.
10. Ensure the completion of all datix and CAPA incidents, ensure that they are approved and moved from holding area within the datix programme then investigated, appropriate action plans applied and incident closed.
11. To work in any areas of the laboratory deemed appropriate
12. Potential to work evenings and weekends as necessary and as service develops.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS) by examination or hold an MSc in Biomedical Sciences or significant equivalent demonstrable experience in a specialist discipline in Pathology.
- State registration with Health Care Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Completed diploma of expert practice in histological dissection
- Supervisory skills course - Trust or equivalent
Desirable
- Science based learning
- Recognised qualification in management/leadership
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate and apply proven knowledge of the Pathology of disease in one or more disciplines within Histology
- Specialist proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in the technical field of a Pathology discipline
- Previous demonstrable experience of staff development and performance management
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to motivate staff, effectively conveying new ideas, generating enthusiasm for involvement and participation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS) by examination or hold an MSc in Biomedical Sciences or significant equivalent demonstrable experience in a specialist discipline in Pathology.
- State registration with Health Care Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Completed diploma of expert practice in histological dissection
- Supervisory skills course - Trust or equivalent
Desirable
- Science based learning
- Recognised qualification in management/leadership
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate and apply proven knowledge of the Pathology of disease in one or more disciplines within Histology
- Specialist proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in the technical field of a Pathology discipline
- Previous demonstrable experience of staff development and performance management
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to motivate staff, effectively conveying new ideas, generating enthusiasm for involvement and participation
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).
