Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and forward thinking Advanced Biomedical Scientist to lead the development, coordination, and delivery of Digital Pathology within our Cellular Pathology department. This new post offers an exciting opportunity to shape digital workflows and support the transition to a fully integrated digital pathology service. The successful applicant will help embed digital processes into routine operations and contribute to ongoing service modernisation.
Working closely with the slide production section, the post holder will have significant Cellular Pathology experience and demonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills.
Our service is one of the largest in the country, including Histology, Diagnostic Cytology, Neuropathology, Research and Innovation laboratories, and Mortuary Services. We are a specialist centre receiving high referral volumes and supporting diagnostic pathways across the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Pathology Network. We also work closely with Integrated Laboratory Medicine, including the Genetics Laboratory Hub, as the regional Cellular Pathology Genomic Centre.
The successful candidate will join the management and scientific leadership team, contributing to timely, accurate, high quality service delivery. The department is UKAS ISO15189 accredited and HTA licensed; experience in these areas and in digital pathology is advantageous.
Main duties of the job
- Lead, coordinate, and further develop the department's digital pathology service.
- To provide specialist scientific knowledge and to work as a member of the team to assess, plan and contribute to the provision of a specialised service.
- Work collaboratively with the slide production team to optimise workflow, quality, and timely digital slide availability.
- Act as a specialist resource for digital pathology, providing training, guidance, and troubleshooting support to scientific, technical, and clinical staff.
- To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures are performed accurately and efficiently and results validated microscopically and judgement used in determining if further tests/procedures are necessary.
- To ensure that the section conforms to all internally and externally defined quality standards, investigate non- compliances, instigate remedial action, and to report such events to the Deputy/Operational manager and/or Quality Manager as appropriate.
- Conduct staff appraisal (for specified BMS and HCSA grades) and set objectives and personal development plans.
- Support staff well-being and sickness absence policies including return-to-work interviews and counselling meetings as required.
- Responsible for daily staff supervision, co-ordination and work allocation in section in an effective manner to maintain efficient continuity of service.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The department of Cellular Pathology is made up of several sections (see organisational chart) and the post holder will assist in operational continuity and provide specialised advice within one of these sections.
- To contribute to the provision of an effective clinical Cellular Pathology service to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners, other Trusts and other users of the service. This will involve assisting a line manager with operational continuity by supervising, organising and directing Biomedical Scientists (BMS), Healthcare Science Associate Practitioners (HCSAP) and Healthcare Science Assistants (HSA) and also imparting specialist knowledge in clinical and technical situations.
- To provide specialist scientific knowledge and to work as a member of the team to assess, plan and contribute to the provision of a specialised service.
- To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures are performed accurately and efficiently and results validated microscopically and judgement used in determining if further tests/procedures are necessary.
- To microscopically interpret tissue and/or fluid samples, select and dissect areas for diagnosis e.g. renal biopsies
- To ensure that the section conforms to all internally and externally defined quality standards, investigate non- compliances, instigate remedial action, and to report such events to the Deputy/Operational manager and/or Quality Manager as appropriate.
- There is a requirement for the post holder to rotate through all different sections in the department.
- To assist the Deputy/Operational Managers in maintaining the performance of laboratory equipment within the section.
- To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to the Department Health and Safety Officer.
Applicants must meet the essential criteria in the job description. Informal enquiries are welcome.
Interview Date Friday 15 May 202637 Hours 30 Minutes/WeekYou will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The department of Cellular Pathology is made up of several sections (see organisational chart) and the post holder will assist in operational continuity and provide specialised advice within one of these sections.
- To contribute to the provision of an effective clinical Cellular Pathology service to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners, other Trusts and other users of the service. This will involve assisting a line manager with operational continuity by supervising, organising and directing Biomedical Scientists (BMS), Healthcare Science Associate Practitioners (HCSAP) and Healthcare Science Assistants (HSA) and also imparting specialist knowledge in clinical and technical situations.
- To provide specialist scientific knowledge and to work as a member of the team to assess, plan and contribute to the provision of a specialised service.
- To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures are performed accurately and efficiently and results validated microscopically and judgement used in determining if further tests/procedures are necessary.
- To microscopically interpret tissue and/or fluid samples, select and dissect areas for diagnosis e.g. renal biopsies
- To ensure that the section conforms to all internally and externally defined quality standards, investigate non- compliances, instigate remedial action, and to report such events to the Deputy/Operational manager and/or Quality Manager as appropriate.
- There is a requirement for the post holder to rotate through all different sections in the department.
- To assist the Deputy/Operational Managers in maintaining the performance of laboratory equipment within the section.
- To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to the Department Health and Safety Officer.
Applicants must meet the essential criteria in the job description. Informal enquiries are welcome.
Interview Date Friday 15 May 202637 Hours 30 Minutes/WeekYou will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oMSc in Biomedical Sciences or an equivalent qualification e.g. HSD / level of knowledge
- oBSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification
- oHealth and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience and knowledge in Cellular Pathology gained as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- oTraining and Leadership experience through work based practice and/or course attendance
- oKnowledge and experience of Laboratory Accreditation and governance e.g. UKAS ISO15189 and Human Tissue Authority (HTA)
Skills & Abilities
Desirable
- oKeyboard and IT related skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oMSc in Biomedical Sciences or an equivalent qualification e.g. HSD / level of knowledge
- oBSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification
- oHealth and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience and knowledge in Cellular Pathology gained as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- oTraining and Leadership experience through work based practice and/or course attendance
- oKnowledge and experience of Laboratory Accreditation and governance e.g. UKAS ISO15189 and Human Tissue Authority (HTA)
Skills & Abilities
Desirable
- oKeyboard and IT related skills
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).
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