Job summary
East & South East London NHS Pathology Partnership
Cellular Pathology
Registered Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist Training Lead
37.5 Hrs per Week
The East & South East London NHS Pathology Partnership (Pathology Partnership) is a Pathology network formed across three NHS Trusts: Barts Health, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
Barts Health is one of the largest Trusts in the UK, with a turnover in excess of £1.25 billion and a workforce of over 15,000 staff. We have wide range of diagnostic specialities due to an acute teaching hospital environment and diversity of the local population. The Cellular Pathology Division provides diagnostic and screening services for the whole of North East London and has a combined workload of 70,000 histology and 5,000 non-gynae cytology specimens. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team of scientists and Doctors in a modern laboratory and have the opportunity to learn a wide variety of histology techniques. Our facilities are close to underground and DLR services. The laboratory has UKAS accreditation and is HCPC accredited.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a competent and versatile individual with substantive experience in Cellular Pathology to create, support and deliver Cellular Pathology subject specific training throughout the department to assist training staff to successfully complete their qualifications. The individual would be expected to develop the training systems within Cellular Pathology in discussion with the Divisional Manager and other departments and disciplines within the Pathology Partnership.
The individual will also be expected to carry out/manage technical work within the Cellular Pathology Laboratory and to supervise and manage staff.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with suitable experience and the appropriate qualification.
Appointment will be subject to references and proof of a good attendance record.
For an informal discussion please contact Mr Lee Jeffries (Chief Specialist BMS Histology) 0203 246 0218
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma. [AK1]
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc. Biomedical Science or equivalent
- oHCPC Registration
- oFellowship of IBMS, relevant MSc. or equivalent
- oEvidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD
Desirable
- oIBMS Training Qualification or significant demonstrable experience
- oManagement qualification or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience in histopathology
- oExperience of training staff to registration and specialist portfolio level
- oExperience of effectively managing staff
- oExperience of teaching junior staff
- oExcellent communication skills
Desirable
- oExperience of the scientific training programme
- oExperience of NHS Apprenticeships
Knowledge
Essential
- oExemplary working knowledge of histopathology
- oKnowledge of Quality management system relevant ISO standards and UKAS requirements
- oKnowledge of audit, non-conformance recording and root cause analysis
- oKnowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
- oKnowledge of basic management techniques
Skills
Essential
- oCompetent in complex laboratory techniques
- oAbility to respond flexibly to problems and issues raised and respond appropriately.
- oAbility to analyse, interpret and present complex data/results/concepts
- oAdvanced computer skills
- oDemonstrable ability for managing multiple and complex projects.
- oAble to effectively communicate scientific principles to trainees
- oSelf-motivated and proactive able to work independently with little supervision
- oExcellent time management skills with the ability to work to tight and often challenging timescales
- oAbility to evaluate the long-term strategic development of the training department
Other
Essential
- oReliable, responsible, organised person
- oAble to work as part of a team
- oRespects confidentiality
- oProfessional friendly and approachable
- oGood accuracy and attention to detail
- oAbility to cope under pressure
- oDelivers against objectivesoHold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
- oThe post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc. Biomedical Science or equivalent
- oHCPC Registration
- oFellowship of IBMS, relevant MSc. or equivalent
- oEvidence of participation in mandatory courses and CPD
Desirable
- oIBMS Training Qualification or significant demonstrable experience
- oManagement qualification or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience in histopathology
- oExperience of training staff to registration and specialist portfolio level
- oExperience of effectively managing staff
- oExperience of teaching junior staff
- oExcellent communication skills
Desirable
- oExperience of the scientific training programme
- oExperience of NHS Apprenticeships
Knowledge
Essential
- oExemplary working knowledge of histopathology
- oKnowledge of Quality management system relevant ISO standards and UKAS requirements
- oKnowledge of audit, non-conformance recording and root cause analysis
- oKnowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
- oKnowledge of basic management techniques
Skills
Essential
- oCompetent in complex laboratory techniques
- oAbility to respond flexibly to problems and issues raised and respond appropriately.
- oAbility to analyse, interpret and present complex data/results/concepts
- oAdvanced computer skills
- oDemonstrable ability for managing multiple and complex projects.
- oAble to effectively communicate scientific principles to trainees
- oSelf-motivated and proactive able to work independently with little supervision
- oExcellent time management skills with the ability to work to tight and often challenging timescales
- oAbility to evaluate the long-term strategic development of the training department
Other
Essential
- oReliable, responsible, organised person
- oAble to work as part of a team
- oRespects confidentiality
- oProfessional friendly and approachable
- oGood accuracy and attention to detail
- oAbility to cope under pressure
- oDelivers against objectivesoHold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
- oThe post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations
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).
