Job summary
Band 5 or band 6 HCPC registered biomedical scientist
Histopathology
The Histopathology Department is seeking applications for an enthusiastic and capable individual to join our team as a HCPC registered band 5 or Specialist band 6 Biomedical scientist.
Based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, the post holder will rotate through all sections of the Histopathology laboratory to include dissection, microtomy, special stains, non gynae cytology and immunocytochemistry.
This fixed term post is to initially support the establishment of the new Community Diagnostic Centre based at Mexbrough montegu hospital. The post will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary with a focus on the processing and handling of endoscopy specimens originating from the new CDC.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to perform a range of routine and complex histopathology laboratory investigations commensurate with the grade and should have experience in routine histological techniques, immunohistochemistry, dissection & special stains.
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will be experienced and operating as a Biomedical Scientist within Histopathology, in line with ISO 15189 standards and therefore rotated within the department accordingly.
An extensive range of automated, semi-automated and manual techniques are utilised to ensure appropriate testing of diagnostic samples. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail are essential skills for the post.
About us
The Organisation
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas.
We are perfectly positioned, with the major regional centres, Nottingham, Leeds and Sheffield on our doorstep and the Robin Hood International airport is in close proximity to the Trust. There is access to delightful countryside in North Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire. There are excellent leisure facilities and low cost housing.
The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently one of five Trusts involved in the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Transformation Programme. The aim is to design a Pathology Service that provides all SYB patients and clinicians with equitable access to high-quality, innovative laboratory medicine solutions that will ensure the best clinical outcomes for patients. The service will also be efficient and sustainable, encourage research and development in collaboration with Acadaemia and Industry to improve health and wealth in the region and provide rewarding jobs and career opportunities for all staff. The Transformation Programme may include the consolidation of some services. Staff will be consulted about proposals that may involve them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full detail of the role.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you fulfil the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full detail of the role.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you fulfil the role criteria.
Person Specification
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Close attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work within required deadlines.
Desirable
- Awareness of organisational and logistical issues
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good and diplomatic telephone manner
- Ability to perform scientific calculations and data analysis appropriate to the speciality
- Able to troubleshoot analytical process
- Evidence of personal development
- Commitment to team working
- Able to work unsupervised, efficiently and effectively
- Ability to work with bodily fluids/tissues
Desirable
- IT literate
- Ability to use current laboratory computer systems
Eligibility/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council registration
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in appropriate discipline or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration study (CPD)
- Evidence of additional relevant experience or qualification
- Willingness to train others
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in all core areas of a laboratory to IBMS Specialist Portfolio level or equivalent standard in appropriate discipline
- Experience in NHS Diagnostic Laboratory or equivalent e.g. Private/Veterinary.
Desirable
- Previous experience with equipment in use at DBTH
Person Specification
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Close attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work within required deadlines.
Desirable
- Awareness of organisational and logistical issues
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good and diplomatic telephone manner
- Ability to perform scientific calculations and data analysis appropriate to the speciality
- Able to troubleshoot analytical process
- Evidence of personal development
- Commitment to team working
- Able to work unsupervised, efficiently and effectively
- Ability to work with bodily fluids/tissues
Desirable
- IT literate
- Ability to use current laboratory computer systems
Eligibility/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council registration
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in appropriate discipline or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration study (CPD)
- Evidence of additional relevant experience or qualification
- Willingness to train others
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in all core areas of a laboratory to IBMS Specialist Portfolio level or equivalent standard in appropriate discipline
- Experience in NHS Diagnostic Laboratory or equivalent e.g. Private/Veterinary.
Desirable
- Previous experience with equipment in use at DBTH
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).
