Job summary
The Cellular Pathology Department at Calderdale Royal Hospital is looking to recruit a passionate Specialist Biomedical Scientist to work in our friendly team.
The successful applicant will have the ability to lead and encourage others and have the IBMS Specialist Postgraduate Portfolio in Cellular Pathology or equivalent and hold current HCPC registration.
We will consider a suitably qualified HCPC registered Band 5 Biomedical Scientist with Cellular Pathology experience who will be encouraged to complete the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology within 2 years following the 6 month probation period.
Main duties of the job
Rotate on a regular basis through the different sections of the department and take part in the extended working rota. To ensure health and safety is maintained, train junior members of staff, and be involved with quality and service development through laboratory and clinical audit. Continuous professional development will be essential for this post and further study will be encouraged.
About us
The department is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training. Cellular Pathology covers histology, non-gynae cytology, andrology and the mortuaries. The successful candidate will be involved in health and safety, training and quality in all areas of the department.
We currently process approximately 28000 histology samples, around 13000 immunohistochemistry tests using the Ventana Benchmark Ultra, 2000 non-gynae samples, and 2000 andrology samples.
We are committed to quality and improvement, use LEAN methods of working and utilise the Vantage tracking system. We are currently introducing digital pathology to the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will act in a scientific role and to carry out all routine investigations within the department, following such training as may be necessary, ensuring the quality of the service. To assist in the provision of the Cellular Pathology and mortuary service for the trusts hospitals and CCGs by providing specialist knowledge and technical skills to process, analyse, understand and interpret results of diagnostic tests.
Please refer to individual job description and job specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will act in a scientific role and to carry out all routine investigations within the department, following such training as may be necessary, ensuring the quality of the service. To assist in the provision of the Cellular Pathology and mortuary service for the trusts hospitals and CCGs by providing specialist knowledge and technical skills to process, analyse, understand and interpret results of diagnostic tests.
Please refer to individual job description and job specification.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- State registration with the HCPC
- Degree in Biomedical Science
- IBMS Specialist postgraduate portfolio in cellular pathology, MSc in cellular pathology or equivalence
- Knowledge of all areas of the cellular pathology department.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications related to cellular pathology
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Significant recent post registration experience in cellular pathology.
- Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff.
- Experience of laboratory and clinical audit
- Experience of UKAS accreditation and HTA
Desirable
- Andrology experience
- Non-gynae cytology experience
- Experience of leading a team
- Specialist cellular pathology training/ experience provided by reference laboratory/ external courses/ examination.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Must be organised and have excellent time management and communication skills
- Approachable, professional and resilient
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- State registration with the HCPC
- Degree in Biomedical Science
- IBMS Specialist postgraduate portfolio in cellular pathology, MSc in cellular pathology or equivalence
- Knowledge of all areas of the cellular pathology department.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications related to cellular pathology
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Significant recent post registration experience in cellular pathology.
- Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS, and BMS staff.
- Experience of laboratory and clinical audit
- Experience of UKAS accreditation and HTA
Desirable
- Andrology experience
- Non-gynae cytology experience
- Experience of leading a team
- Specialist cellular pathology training/ experience provided by reference laboratory/ external courses/ examination.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Must be organised and have excellent time management and communication skills
- Approachable, professional and resilient
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).
