Job summary
Grade (Band 7)Speciality Main area UHL Pathology - Histology.Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Join our friendly and professional team at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL), Lewisham.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL) Cellular Pathology Department. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Biomedical scientist with strong organisational skills, passion for training and committed to meeting the needs of our patients to support our busy histopathology team.The successful candidate will be primarily based at University Hospital Lewisham but may be expected to cover and support other ESEL sites depending on service demand. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the laboratory sections, training of staff and will take direction from supporting Operational Leads in transforming the delivery of services.We invite applications from enthusiastic candidates who have completed a relevant MSc or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship) and who are interested in opportunities for progression and development within our organisation.
Main duties of the job
University Hospital London is easily accessible by public transport and benefits from strong bus and train links to southeast and central London. As part of Barts Health NHS Trust, you will also be working within a leading pathology network with excellent career progression opportunities.
The department process in the region of 14,100 surgical specimens per annum from a range of clinical specialities. Applications are welcomed from candidates with suitable experience. In return, we offer an excellent work environment, the department is fully computerised, and UKCAS 15189:2012 accredited.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at UHL but may occasionally support other ESEL sites depending on service needs. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Key responsibilities include:o To take operational responsibility for a section of the laboratory as required.o To collaborate in the development and evaluation of new equipment, protocols, and testing procedures. This will include leading the development and production of revised or new standing operational procedures.o In partnership with Training Officers in other Pathology departments and with the laboratory service manager, to produce and maintain the current Training Programme.
About us
The NHS East andSouth EastLondon 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.
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 ourWe Carevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate,cultivateand support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for overseeing the training, mentoring and preparation of Trainee BMS staff for State Registration assessment. In partnership with the laboratory service manager, to address any training issues and requirements, To ensure that departmental training complies with current and future professional, Trust and national standards.
We offer structured development pathways for experienced medical secretaries. Offering salary progression based on NHS or equivalent experience, ensuring fair recognition of your expertise.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
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.
Interested?Apply now and be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
For more information, please contact:Felix Onyango, LGT Cellular Pathology Operational LeadF.onyango@nhs.net | 0208 333 3029
Priority consideration will be given to staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the role requirements.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and use the disability symbol on NHS Jobs to demonstrate this.
PLEASE NOTE: this vacancy has been inserted with a maximum number of applicants cap and may close earlier than advertised if reached.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
After applying via NHS jobs, your submitted application will be imported into a preferred Third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trc.jobs.
By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Barts Health NHS trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
If you are shortlisted, we will contact you via NHS Jobs email and text message with interview details, please check your inbox regularly.
Barts Health is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. If appointed to a post with direct access to these groups, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for overseeing the training, mentoring and preparation of Trainee BMS staff for State Registration assessment. In partnership with the laboratory service manager, to address any training issues and requirements, To ensure that departmental training complies with current and future professional, Trust and national standards.
We offer structured development pathways for experienced medical secretaries. Offering salary progression based on NHS or equivalent experience, ensuring fair recognition of your expertise.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
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.
Interested?Apply now and be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
For more information, please contact:Felix Onyango, LGT Cellular Pathology Operational LeadF.onyango@nhs.net | 0208 333 3029
Priority consideration will be given to staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the role requirements.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and use the disability symbol on NHS Jobs to demonstrate this.
PLEASE NOTE: this vacancy has been inserted with a maximum number of applicants cap and may close earlier than advertised if reached.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
After applying via NHS jobs, your submitted application will be imported into a preferred Third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trc.jobs.
By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Barts Health NHS trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
If you are shortlisted, we will contact you via NHS Jobs email and text message with interview details, please check your inbox regularly.
Barts Health is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. If appointed to a post with direct access to these groups, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- State Registration with HCPC
- MSc in a Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification from an approved institution.
Desirable
- Training Officer
- To be responsible for overseeing the training, mentoring and preparation of Trainee BMS staff for State Registration assessment
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 year's post State Registration laboratory experience in a relevant discipline
- To organise In-house educational, training and tutorial sessions and encourage staff attendance
- To ensure that departmental training complies with current and future professional, Trust and national standards.
- In partnership with Training Officers in other Pathology departments and with the laboratory service manager, to produce and maintain the current Training Programme
- Working knowledge of IT systems such as e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and use of the Internet
Desirable
- To be responsible for overseeing the training, mentoring and preparation of Trainee BMS staff for State Registration assessment
- To participate in the recruitment of Trainee BMS staff.
- Experience in organising CPD programme, guiding registration and Specialist portfolios
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both within a team and unsupervised.
- Able to communicate and empathise with patients and other members of the public
- Able to communicate with other health professionals
- Tactful and discrete.
- Some appreciation of NHS/healthcare system
Desirable
- To advise the laboratory service manager and other senior members of staff on training issues
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines and targets.
- Self motivated
- Able to show initiative
- Courteous
- Ability to participate in educational and developmental programmes as set by the university and the Department
Desirable
- To be willing to undertake management training
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- State Registration with HCPC
- MSc in a Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification from an approved institution.
Desirable
- Training Officer
- To be responsible for overseeing the training, mentoring and preparation of Trainee BMS staff for State Registration assessment
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 year's post State Registration laboratory experience in a relevant discipline
- To organise In-house educational, training and tutorial sessions and encourage staff attendance
- To ensure that departmental training complies with current and future professional, Trust and national standards.
- In partnership with Training Officers in other Pathology departments and with the laboratory service manager, to produce and maintain the current Training Programme
- Working knowledge of IT systems such as e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and use of the Internet
Desirable
- To be responsible for overseeing the training, mentoring and preparation of Trainee BMS staff for State Registration assessment
- To participate in the recruitment of Trainee BMS staff.
- Experience in organising CPD programme, guiding registration and Specialist portfolios
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both within a team and unsupervised.
- Able to communicate and empathise with patients and other members of the public
- Able to communicate with other health professionals
- Tactful and discrete.
- Some appreciation of NHS/healthcare system
Desirable
- To advise the laboratory service manager and other senior members of staff on training issues
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines and targets.
- Self motivated
- Able to show initiative
- Courteous
- Ability to participate in educational and developmental programmes as set by the university and the Department
Desirable
- To be willing to undertake management training
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).
