Job summary
We have recently extended our service and are looking for more people now to join our fantastic team. Are you a HCPC registered and looking for a new opportunity? You will receive a Royal Surrey welcome when you come and join us and start your induction.
- We are an exemplar site in terms of NHSI networks.
- We have recently automated tinctoral staining and utilises market leading HE600 H&E staining with tracking systems due to be installed in the coming months.
- We employ over 20 Pathologists, 21 Biomedical Scientists, 5 Associate Practitioners and 13 support staff.
- The laboratory supports St Luke's Cancer Centre, a regional centre providing complex cancer surgery and radiotherapy and performs over 400 frozen sections per annum.
- There is an expansiveImmunohistochemistry service, supported by Roche Diagnostics Ultra platforms, encompassing over 140 antibodies,skin immunofluorescenceand in-situ hybridisation with a projected 70,000 tests per year.
- We act as a secondary referral centre for Her-2 ISH and performs PDL-1 testing for the region.
- We were instrumental in the introduction of OSNA into the UK and has recently undergone a £300k upgrade to the latest OSNA equipment and offers the per-operative technique at all 3 Surrey sites and full training will be given in this ground-breaking technique.
- We support advanced BMS practice
Main duties of the job
What we can offer:
- We will support in ensuring you can progress by supporting you in completing the IBMS Specialist Diploma and completion of the specialist portfolio.
- We will train you to undertake dissection to category B and C in a sub-specialised manner, under the guidance of our Advanced Practitioner in Histological Dissection.
- We have a dedicated Histology Training Officer with extensive and recent experience of IBMS Specialist Portfolio completion.
- There are opportunities to study for online MSc modules via BioMed Online once trained to the appropriate level and as funding is released.
We have a modern and spacious laboratory and of course, you'll be joining our friendly and supportive team.
The post will be largely based at the RSCH in Guildford, with occasional rotation to one of the other BSPS Surrey Histopathology sites.
- As part of the Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services between hospitals across the South East, we are the hub for processing approximately 105,000 surgical specimens per annum.
Please note for Band 6 post we will require at least 3 years post-registration histology experiences with in depth knowledge of histology processes.
37.5 hours per week - flexible working options considered Band 5/6 + HCAS (see details below)
Base - Surrey Histology Hub in Guildford (with occasional travel to other sites across Surrey)
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the delivery and evolution of the Histopathology service to all BSPS sites.
The post holder will be a HPC registered Biomedical Scientist with well-developed specialist knowledge and skills appropriate to their Pathology service. They will be required to work unsupervised (including on shift or on-call systems where appropriate and necessary), either as part of a team or independently, receiving, analysing and reporting specimens for Pathological investigations. The post holder will be required to perform a complex range of tests using dedicated scientific equipment on all samples received, including high-risk specimens, i.e., those from HIV and hepatitis B positive patients. They will be required to interpret and report results in accordance with agreed service protocols to clinicians and nursing staff in primary and secondary care. They will also be required to ensure their appropriate continual professional development and evidence such, in accordance with the requirements of the Health Professions Council (HPC), and train and supervise less experienced staff as directed by their line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the delivery and evolution of the Histopathology service to all BSPS sites.
The post holder will be a HPC registered Biomedical Scientist with well-developed specialist knowledge and skills appropriate to their Pathology service. They will be required to work unsupervised (including on shift or on-call systems where appropriate and necessary), either as part of a team or independently, receiving, analysing and reporting specimens for Pathological investigations. The post holder will be required to perform a complex range of tests using dedicated scientific equipment on all samples received, including high-risk specimens, i.e., those from HIV and hepatitis B positive patients. They will be required to interpret and report results in accordance with agreed service protocols to clinicians and nursing staff in primary and secondary care. They will also be required to ensure their appropriate continual professional development and evidence such, in accordance with the requirements of the Health Professions Council (HPC), and train and supervise less experienced staff as directed by their line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited BSc biomedical Science.
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology, or equivalent laboratory experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience (3+ years post registration) of traditional and modern histopathological techniques including embedding, microtomy, special staining, frozen sections and IHC.
- Experience of a busy histology laboratory
- Experience of troubleshoot histology analyzer e.g. cassette printer, tissue process, H&E staining machine, IHC machine
- Internal Quality assurance of H&E, Immunocytochemistry, and special stance
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality management systems
- Experience of participating in the training and supervision of less experienced staff
- Experience of OSNA and certified trained by Sysmex UK
- Experience of specimen dissection to category C
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited BSc biomedical Science.
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology, or equivalent laboratory experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience (3+ years post registration) of traditional and modern histopathological techniques including embedding, microtomy, special staining, frozen sections and IHC.
- Experience of a busy histology laboratory
- Experience of troubleshoot histology analyzer e.g. cassette printer, tissue process, H&E staining machine, IHC machine
- Internal Quality assurance of H&E, Immunocytochemistry, and special stance
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality management systems
- Experience of participating in the training and supervision of less experienced staff
- Experience of OSNA and certified trained by Sysmex UK
- Experience of specimen dissection to category C
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).
