Job summary
The Cellular Pathology Laboratory (main base RSCH, Brighton) within the newly formed University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust deals with approximately 36,000 Histology requests and 4,500 Cytology requests per annum.
In addition to routine Histology, the department also undertakes work in Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Special Stains, Electron Microscopy, Diagnostic Cytology, Frozen sections, Brain smears and Digital Pathology.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior BMS to join our busy, friendly team. Applicants must be currently working in a UKAS accredited Cellular Pathology and hold an MSc in Cellular Pathology to or equivalent through in-depth experience/ postgraduate level courses / and extensive relevant experience.
This position will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and the post-holder will be held accountable to the HR policies and procedures of University Hospitals Sussex.
Routine opening hours are 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a team of senior scientists responsible for the operational delivery of the Cellular Pathology service.
They will provide day to day management of allocated sections within the laboratory, leading and supervising a team of Biomedical Scientists and Laboratory Assistants to deliver a high quality laboratory service.
The post holder will also be required to act as the Health and Safety representative for the department, ensuring Trust, HSE and UKAS compliance is maintained.
The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely result service.
The post holder will be expected to work independently in all areas of the laboratory and to work as part of a team of laboratory personnel.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for providing the routine and specialist cellular pathology service for UHSussex East
- Responsible for Health and Safety activities within the department, including Risk Assessments, COSHH forms, audits and staff training.
- To undertake manual, and automated laboratory investigations on a rotational basis covering all sections within these areas
- To manage the workflow of the section including ensuring the optimal usage of other staff assigned to the section.
- Participate in all aspects of routine Histology on a daily basis, including biopsy cut up, microtomy, embedding, special stains, frozen sections and QC
- Responsible for overseeing routine maintenance on laboratory instrumentation to a high standard, and troubleshooting of malfunctions. In particular, responsibility for any specialist equipment, reagents, etc. as appropriate to a designated section.
- Undertakes analytical work by the application of specialist knowledge and experience, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
- To monitor stocks of consumables and reagents, to advise on any deficiencies, and place orders as delegated by the Lead BMS.
- Critically reviews, prepares, implements and ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and initiates modification as appropriate.
- Undertakes analytical validation of results produced
- Validates requests prior to processing for status and suitability.
- Undertakes organisation of work in other sections as required.
- Performs highly complex analysis, and interprets the analysis of quality control samples to ensure accuracy and precision, monitors internal quality control, carrying out any initial corrective action.
- Performs external quality assurance analysis when required.
- Monitors internal quality control of all aspects of routine laboratory work. Takes corrective action as necessary.
- Co-ordinates External Quality Assessment samples to the scheme organisers.
- Evaluates results of external quality assurance and initiates remedial action as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for providing the routine and specialist cellular pathology service for UHSussex East
- Responsible for Health and Safety activities within the department, including Risk Assessments, COSHH forms, audits and staff training.
- To undertake manual, and automated laboratory investigations on a rotational basis covering all sections within these areas
- To manage the workflow of the section including ensuring the optimal usage of other staff assigned to the section.
- Participate in all aspects of routine Histology on a daily basis, including biopsy cut up, microtomy, embedding, special stains, frozen sections and QC
- Responsible for overseeing routine maintenance on laboratory instrumentation to a high standard, and troubleshooting of malfunctions. In particular, responsibility for any specialist equipment, reagents, etc. as appropriate to a designated section.
- Undertakes analytical work by the application of specialist knowledge and experience, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
- To monitor stocks of consumables and reagents, to advise on any deficiencies, and place orders as delegated by the Lead BMS.
- Critically reviews, prepares, implements and ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and initiates modification as appropriate.
- Undertakes analytical validation of results produced
- Validates requests prior to processing for status and suitability.
- Undertakes organisation of work in other sections as required.
- Performs highly complex analysis, and interprets the analysis of quality control samples to ensure accuracy and precision, monitors internal quality control, carrying out any initial corrective action.
- Performs external quality assurance analysis when required.
- Monitors internal quality control of all aspects of routine laboratory work. Takes corrective action as necessary.
- Co-ordinates External Quality Assessment samples to the scheme organisers.
- Evaluates results of external quality assurance and initiates remedial action as required.
Person Specification
Education and experince
Essential
- HCPC registration
- IBMS approved Biomedical Science degree
- MSC in Cellular Pathology or equivalent relevant in depth experience/post grad level courses
- Demonstration of extensive clinical laboratory post registration experience in Cellular Pathology
- Demonstration of recent and extensive technical competence to perform all routine Histology tasks including biopsy cut up, microtomy, embedding, special stains and QC
Desirable
- Health and Safety experience, including COSHH, RA, audits
- Experience in managing a lab section
- Leadership training
- Experience of staff training
- Experience of using a lab tracking system
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Person Specification
Education and experince
Essential
- HCPC registration
- IBMS approved Biomedical Science degree
- MSC in Cellular Pathology or equivalent relevant in depth experience/post grad level courses
- Demonstration of extensive clinical laboratory post registration experience in Cellular Pathology
- Demonstration of recent and extensive technical competence to perform all routine Histology tasks including biopsy cut up, microtomy, embedding, special stains and QC
Desirable
- Health and Safety experience, including COSHH, RA, audits
- Experience in managing a lab section
- Leadership training
- Experience of staff training
- Experience of using a lab tracking system
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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).
