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Job overview
The post holder will be required to perform as a senior specialist HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) in the histology section, deputising for the head of fibril typing where appropriate. They will be required to lead and supervise a team comprising of biomedical scientists and technicians with the responsibility for providing a highly specialised, cohesive, high quality laboratory service.
Main duties of the job
* Carry out diagnostic histology tests for amyloid.
* Analyse and interpret prepared histological and immunohistochemistry slides, report test results, and using a bespoke data base, formulate the amyloid histology report.
* Discuss cases at weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
* Contribute to the implementation of UKAS standards, (Quality Management System to comply with the ISO 15189 standards).
* Perform laser capture microdissection and process samples for Mass Spectrometry.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Ensure the provision of a quality analytical service of specialist histological and pathological testing.
* Responsible for the histology diagnostic pathway from booking in of samples to the issuing of reports.
* Use professional judgement to assess and select appropriate tests and allocate testing procedures accordingly.
* Manage and contribute to the day to day workload of the JONAL, including preparing and processing tissue specimens for the diagnosis of amyloid using conventional histological procedures and specialist histological techniques (including immunohistochemistry) on all platforms.
* Use professional judgement to analyse and interpret stained slides and record the results appropriately.
* Report histology cases with consultants and generate amyloid immunohistochemistry reports.
* Use the Leica LMD7000 to perform Laser Capture Microdissection on amyloid samples, and process samples in preparation for proteomic analysis with the Mass Spectrometer.
* Carry out other duties as required by more senior members of staff.
* Responsible for the procurement of all stock/purchases for the histology section by acting as a requisitioner through PECOS.
* To understand financial implications of service delivery.
* Liaise with company representatives to build relationships with the laboratory suppliers.
* Perform Audits and present at the departmental Audit.
* Teach and train members of staff and visiting colleagues.
* Ensure completion and reporting of EQA schemes.
Person specification
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent and demonstrable experience at Specialist BMS level
* HCPC State Registration
* Master's degree or related professional healthcare qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant highly specialised knowledge of routine histology acquired over a significant period post-HCPC registration
* Experience in amyloid pathologies and diagnostic techniques
* Experience in supervising/training other members of staff
* Experience in managing staff
* Experience with laboratory information and quality management systems UKAS compliance
* Experience in developing and implementing new technologies and methodologies
* Experience in undertaking administrative responsibilities
* Experience of following health and safety policies and procedures
Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
* JD and PS doc (PDF, 114.1KB)
* PS Senior Biomedical Scientist - Histology (PDF, 114.1KB)
* Senior BMS Functional requirements (PDF, 120.5KB)
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