Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a cytology BMS to join the
Cellular Pathology laboratory in Durham City as a Band 7 Biomedical Scientist.
The post is full time working Monday to Friday. The laboratory is within the
University Hospital North Durham and handles approximately 40,000 histology,
cytology and post mortem samples per year using a range of laboratory equipment
and digital platforms.
Assisting the laboratory manager, the post holder will take
responsibility for the introduction of rapid onsite assessment clinics and MOHs
clinics.
There will be a requirement for diagnostic cytology
screening and reporting (candidates without the cytology DEP will be expected
to undertake this). Candidates must be experinced in cytology screening.
Applicants must be HCPC registered, hold the MSc
in Biomedical Science or HSD or have the equivalent qualification. Candidates
will require as a minimum; experience as a Specialist BMS in cytololgy and
evidence of document management responsibilities. A driven, ambitious and
technically skilled BMS with a desire to progress to band 7 and nearing
completion of above qualifications will be considered.
Main duties of the job
This position will be based in cytology. The successful
candidate will contribute to the smooth running of the department workflow and
equipment and provide technical expertise, line management, training and
leadership to other laboratory staff.
You will need to possess a wide range of skills,
demonstrating laboratory technical, interpretative and analytical skills, an
ability to organise and prioritise you own and your teams workload, and to
work autonomously and flexibly.
The ability to lead, coordinate and manage your team is
critical. Demonstration of previous leadership skills or of additional
responsibilities such as supervision of portfolio training, quality roles,
implementing and managing change or working with external parties is expected.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of personal resilience are
required for this post.
A detailed and high level of competence in
quality management are required. Previous participation in external
accreditation visits is desirable. The post holder will take the lead role for
ROSE and MOHs clinics for the department
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key tasks and responsibilities
and the specific skills and experience you will need, take a look at the full
Job Description & Person Specification attachments:
Take the lead role in the implementation of ROSE and MOHs
clinics
Diagnostic cytology screening. Candidates MUST be
experineced in this task.
Diagnostic cytology reporting, in line with DEP. Training
can be provided.
Support staff and students with training and competency
completion,
Keep up to date with IBMS and other qualifications,
Assist in identifying department training needs,
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety in the laboratory,
Good communication with staff,
Manage stock orders,
Manage equipment maintenance schedules,
Manage quality of the department (document review, close
corrective actions, audits, EQA and IQC monitoring),
Identify areas of improvement for the service
and engage with management and service users
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key tasks and responsibilities
and the specific skills and experience you will need, take a look at the full
Job Description & Person Specification attachments:
Take the lead role in the implementation of ROSE and MOHs
clinics
Diagnostic cytology screening. Candidates MUST be
experineced in this task.
Diagnostic cytology reporting, in line with DEP. Training
can be provided.
Support staff and students with training and competency
completion,
Keep up to date with IBMS and other qualifications,
Assist in identifying department training needs,
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety in the laboratory,
Good communication with staff,
Manage stock orders,
Manage equipment maintenance schedules,
Manage quality of the department (document review, close
corrective actions, audits, EQA and IQC monitoring),
Identify areas of improvement for the service
and engage with management and service users
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using instrumentation
- and specialised techniques within the
- department/sections.
- Appropriate relevant experience in a similar or larger establishment as BMS Band 6 in a supervisory role
Desirable
- Additional pathology interests e.g. Quality.
- Team Leader
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC through BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of any other professional body
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Good Communication & presentation skills
- Able to demonstrate Leadership and Management Skills
- Relevant Highly Specialist theoretical knowledge and practical experience
Desirable
- Additional responsibilities e.g. H&S, section lead
- Specialist work
- Training & Staff development
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Shift work as required
- Working out of hours as required
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
- Institute Specialist Diploma in a Biomedical Science specialty relevant to the post, or demonstrate equivalent additional professional development, training and education with appropriate relevant post registration experience.
- The post holder will hold or be eligible for Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS) through Institute Higher Specialist Diploma or Diploma of Higher Specialist Practice; or hold MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
- Demonstrate evidence of on-going CPD.
- Demonstrated equivalence must be
- documented in the application
Desirable
- Supervisory/management qualification.
- IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice.
- Specialist training courses.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using instrumentation
- and specialised techniques within the
- department/sections.
- Appropriate relevant experience in a similar or larger establishment as BMS Band 6 in a supervisory role
Desirable
- Additional pathology interests e.g. Quality.
- Team Leader
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC through BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of any other professional body
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Good Communication & presentation skills
- Able to demonstrate Leadership and Management Skills
- Relevant Highly Specialist theoretical knowledge and practical experience
Desirable
- Additional responsibilities e.g. H&S, section lead
- Specialist work
- Training & Staff development
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Shift work as required
- Working out of hours as required
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
- Institute Specialist Diploma in a Biomedical Science specialty relevant to the post, or demonstrate equivalent additional professional development, training and education with appropriate relevant post registration experience.
- The post holder will hold or be eligible for Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS) through Institute Higher Specialist Diploma or Diploma of Higher Specialist Practice; or hold MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
- Demonstrate evidence of on-going CPD.
- Demonstrated equivalence must be
- documented in the application
Desirable
- Supervisory/management qualification.
- IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice.
- Specialist training courses.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
