Job summary SENIOR BIOMEDICAL SCIENTISTS - HISTOPATHOLOGY - BACKBENCH 37.5 hours per week - flexible working options considered Band 7 HCAS (see details below). Base - Surrey Histology Hub in Guildford (with occasional travel to other sites across Surrey) 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? Do you have at least 5 - 7 years post registration NHS histology experience in busy department? You will be an all-rounder senior BMS with specific responsibility for our Backbench area. The latter is responsible for efficient and accurate release of completed work to our consultants within the BSPS network. Hence the attention to details and marinating high standards is key for this role. You will receive a Royal Surrey welcome when you come and join us and start your induction Main duties of the job The post will be largely based at the RSCH in Guildford, with occasional rotation to one of the other BSPS Surrey Histopathology sites. Please note for Band 6 post we will require at least 3 years post-registration, UK histology experiences with in depth knowledge of histology processes. What we can offer:o We will support in ensuring you can progress by supporting you in completing the IBMS Specialist Diploma and completion of the specialist portfolio.o 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.o We have a dedicated Histology Training Officer with extensive and recent experience of IBMS Specialist Portfolio completion.o There are opportunities to study for online MSc modules via BioMed Online once trained to the appropriate level and as funding is released. 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. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. 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?vR96pMboIYdo Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 384-JH-EMF16691-B7-A Job locations Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities To supervise laboratory staff and contribute to the day to day management of the department. To be the senior in charge of the quality control area under the direction of the Deputy lead BMS/Advanced Practitioner with overall responsibility in this area. To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the backbench, HE600/MEGA Special staining and associated quality control section of the laboratory service under the direct supervision and in liaison with the Deputy Lead BMS/AP. To develop and maintain the Standard Operating Procedures within BSPS Histology in collaboration with other senior staff as appropriate in this area To supervise the performance of any relevant subordinate staff within BSPS Histology as appropriate in the QC area To be responsible for the day to day provision of the Histopathology technical service when working on the FPH, ESH or ASPH site, under the direction of the Lead BMS in Histology. To interview relevant job candidates and be involved in or lead the selection process, liaising with the Human Resource Department and laboratory management where necessary. Job description Job responsibilities To supervise laboratory staff and contribute to the day to day management of the department. To be the senior in charge of the quality control area under the direction of the Deputy lead BMS/Advanced Practitioner with overall responsibility in this area. To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the backbench, HE600/MEGA Special staining and associated quality control section of the laboratory service under the direct supervision and in liaison with the Deputy Lead BMS/AP. To develop and maintain the Standard Operating Procedures within BSPS Histology in collaboration with other senior staff as appropriate in this area To supervise the performance of any relevant subordinate staff within BSPS Histology as appropriate in the QC area To be responsible for the day to day provision of the Histopathology technical service when working on the FPH, ESH or ASPH site, under the direction of the Lead BMS in Histology. To interview relevant job candidates and be involved in or lead the selection process, liaising with the Human Resource Department and laboratory management where necessary. Person Specification Qualifications Essential FIBMS, MSc, or equivalent experience in relevant discipline such as IBMS HSD or 7 years post registration experience HCPC Registered BMS with CPD scheme participation Experience of dissection/ training/quality mangment Evidence of managerial/supervisory training/advanced technical expertise Knowledge Essential Wide experience of CPA inspections and standards Knowledge of ISO 15189 Knowledge of the training routes for BMS staff and of support staff qualifications Experience of working in a large, busy department Person Specification Qualifications Essential FIBMS, MSc, or equivalent experience in relevant discipline such as IBMS HSD or 7 years post registration experience HCPC Registered BMS with CPD scheme participation Experience of dissection/ training/quality mangment Evidence of managerial/supervisory training/advanced technical expertise Knowledge Essential Wide experience of CPA inspections and standards Knowledge of ISO 15189 Knowledge of the training routes for BMS staff and of support staff qualifications Experience of working in a large, busy department 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)