Job summary
The Cellular Pathology Laboratory (main base St Richards Hospital, Chichester, with spoke laboratory at Worthing hospital) within tUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust currently deals with approximately 35,000 - 40,000 Histology specimens from across the West Sussex including St Richards Hospital, Chichester, Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospital, Shoreham.
In addition to routine Histology samples the department undertakes work in Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Special Stains, Non-Gynae Diagnostic Cytology, and Digital Pathology. The main laboratory at St Richards Hospital is currently open from 8am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, whilst the Worthing Hospital laboratory is open from 8am to 5pm, also Monday to Friday. There is no direct laboratory cover at Southlands Hospital.
The laboratory at St Richards hospital is open from 8am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. The laboratory at Worthing is open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday. The main base is St Richards hospital, however, there is a requirement to work at Worthing hospital on a rotational basis. The department currently operates on a 9-day working fortnight across these hours.
Main duties of the job
The individuals' key responsibilities will include routine maintenance of all equipment, specimen data entry, supporting cut up, undertakingroutine paraffin wax embedding, sectioning and H&E staining
Associate Practitioners are also delegated responsibility for managing the consumable needs of the department, including placing orders and stock management, by the Lead Biomedical Scientist.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with the departmental Health and Safety and Quality officers, ensuring the laboratory is compliant with both UKAS and HSE standards.
Full training will be provided, but the successful candidate will be expected to complete appropriate competencies within a reasonable time period as directed by the departmental training officer.
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 Programmefor 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
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria
To participate in the provision of a specialised, diagnostic, Pathology service contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment given.
To work as part of a team in the Cellular Pathology Department performing a wide range of routine and non-routine clinical, scientific or technical procedures usually under the direction of an appropriately regulated practitioner.
The individual will be expected to apply judgement, and utilise skills and scientific knowledge, to provide a high quality and timely result service.
As a non-HCPC registered position the post holder will not authorise results, nor take responsibility for results issued.
See job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria
To participate in the provision of a specialised, diagnostic, Pathology service contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment given.
To work as part of a team in the Cellular Pathology Department performing a wide range of routine and non-routine clinical, scientific or technical procedures usually under the direction of an appropriately regulated practitioner.
The individual will be expected to apply judgement, and utilise skills and scientific knowledge, to provide a high quality and timely result service.
As a non-HCPC registered position the post holder will not authorise results, nor take responsibility for results issued.
See job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
- Foundation Degree, BTEC Higher National Diploma or equivalent award, including IBMS Certificates, etc.
- Good level of Numeracy and English, ideally GCSE Grade C or higher or equivalent
- Experience working in a NHS discipline specific laboratory
- Proven ability to organise and manage personal responsibilities with referral to senior staff when required in a timely and efficient manner.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team
People Management & Developement
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to communicate well - both written & oral.
- Demonstrable ability to relate to colleagues in an effective & positive manner on routine matters.
- Ability to recognise and monitor parameters of quality, accuracy and imprecision according to laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Proven ability to lead, supervise and train subordinate staff
- Demonstrate patient First principles
- Experience of participating in the testing of equipment.
- Experience of conducting audits
- Proven ability in managing the consumable needs of the section in conjunction with the Head BMS, placing orders where appropriate
- Flexible approach
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
- Foundation Degree, BTEC Higher National Diploma or equivalent award, including IBMS Certificates, etc.
- Good level of Numeracy and English, ideally GCSE Grade C or higher or equivalent
- Experience working in a NHS discipline specific laboratory
- Proven ability to organise and manage personal responsibilities with referral to senior staff when required in a timely and efficient manner.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team
People Management & Developement
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to communicate well - both written & oral.
- Demonstrable ability to relate to colleagues in an effective & positive manner on routine matters.
- Ability to recognise and monitor parameters of quality, accuracy and imprecision according to laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Proven ability to lead, supervise and train subordinate staff
- Demonstrate patient First principles
- Experience of participating in the testing of equipment.
- Experience of conducting audits
- Proven ability in managing the consumable needs of the section in conjunction with the Head BMS, placing orders where appropriate
- Flexible approach
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
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).
