Job summary
The post holder will hold and maintain professional registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist (BMS). They will fulfil their dissection duties in accordance with RCPath guidelines and will be required to perform dissection of histological tissue samples, under the supervision of a Consultant Pathologist. Because they will be learning to undertake dissection duties under local agreement, it is essential the post holder develops and maintains continuing competence through a system of ongoing review overseen by Consultant Histopathologists.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be required to perform dissection of histological tissue samples, under the supervision of a Consultant Pathologist, which will include specimens of varying complexity most of which require a high degree knowledge, skill and experience.
- Provides backfill cover for Consultant Histopathologists in specimen dissection activities as necessary and appropriate. Recommends additional tests, where required, to expedite the diagnostic process and provides clinically relevant scientific advice.
- The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work.
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- MSc in Biomedical Science, IBMS Higher specialist diploma or Fellowship of IBMS
- Evidence that qualifications and IBMS membership status meet the acceptance criteria to undertake IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection
Desirable
- IBMS certificates of Extended or Expert practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience undertaking BMS sample transfer
- Clear evidence of relevant continued professional development (CPD) activity (for own benefit and as an example to junior staff)
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of histopathology and anatomy
- Strong understanding of histology laboratory technique
- An awareness of RCPath guidelines for specimen dissection
- Understanding of H&S requirements in laboratory
- Understanding of ISO 15189 standard for laboratory accreditation
Skills
Essential
- High level of manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
- Ability to organise own work and to do so under pressure.
- Able to manage and prioritise the work of the dissection room.
- Excellent communications skills
- Excellent supervisory and teaching ability.
- Basic IT literacy
Desirable
- Proficient use of Pathology computer system
- Proficient in Microsoft word, excel and outlook
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- MSc in Biomedical Science, IBMS Higher specialist diploma or Fellowship of IBMS
- Evidence that qualifications and IBMS membership status meet the acceptance criteria to undertake IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection
Desirable
- IBMS certificates of Extended or Expert practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience undertaking BMS sample transfer
- Clear evidence of relevant continued professional development (CPD) activity (for own benefit and as an example to junior staff)
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of histopathology and anatomy
- Strong understanding of histology laboratory technique
- An awareness of RCPath guidelines for specimen dissection
- Understanding of H&S requirements in laboratory
- Understanding of ISO 15189 standard for laboratory accreditation
Skills
Essential
- High level of manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
- Ability to organise own work and to do so under pressure.
- Able to manage and prioritise the work of the dissection room.
- Excellent communications skills
- Excellent supervisory and teaching ability.
- Basic IT literacy
Desirable
- Proficient use of Pathology computer system
- Proficient in Microsoft word, excel and outlook
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).
