Job summary
The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Histopathology service (Royal Hallamshire base) is seeking applications from an enthusiastic and capable individual to work across all sections of the laboratory as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist. Applications from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists (not yet achieved specialist status) are also welcome.
Applications from individuals not yet registered with the HCPC but whom hold an accredited degree qualification will be considered depending on interest.
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term.
Main duties of the job
Perform a range of routine and complex histopathology laboratory investigations commensurate with the grade and should have experience in routine histological techniques, non-gynae cytology preparation immunohistochemistry and dissection.
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist you will be expected to perform specialist techniques as part of a small team in the following sub sections as required;
Neuropathology, molecular analysis (platforms - OSNA, Idylla, NGS sequencing), electron microscopy, Mohs micrographic surgery, metabolic bones.
Take responsibility for your own personal development, deliver staff training as appropriate.
Work to the defined quality standards for all aspects of the service to satisfy UKAS.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
STHFT operates with a budget of £ bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.
As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.
We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents appropriate to your level of qualification.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
1. IBMS accredited BSC in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
2. Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
3. Completion of IBMS post graduate registration portfolio (Band 5)
4. Must hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant specialist subject (Band 6)
5. Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory Training and required Laboratory competencies
6. Commitment to continuous professional development required to maintain HCPC registration
Desirable
7. Evidence of continued CPD including relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality or training
Experience
Essential
8. Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
9. Detailed understanding of job content (B6)
10. Discipline specific NHS experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory - Histopathology (Band 6)
11. Experience in the implementation of new methodologies and /or equipment (Band 6)
12. Experience with the UKAS accreditation process (Band 6)
Desirable
13. Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience
14. Multi - disciplinary awareness
15. Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
16. Keyboard and basic IT skills
17. Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
18. Can communicate effectively with staff of all grades
19. Evidence of good manual dexterity
20. Ability to work individually and part of a team
21. Evidence of effective time management skills (Band 6)
Personal Qualities
Essential
22. Understand and follow clear instructions
23. Commitment to role