Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 18/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 02/12/2024
Expert Biomedical Scientist - Team Leader Histology
Band 7
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Job overview
An opportunity has arisen in Histopathology, as part of Derbyshire Pathology, for an Expert Biomedical Scientist (BMS), with proven experience in laboratory leadership.
Derbyshire Pathology was formed on the 1st July 2018 of the laboratories at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Royal Derby Hospital, with Queens Hospital Burton joining in October 2021. The Histopathology Department is based on the site of Royal Derby Hospital and operates an extended day and week shift system (please contact for details). There is an appetite for continuing laboratory transformation and we have recently begun our process of fully digitising the Histopathology Service.
Experience of line management and team leadership are required for this role as you will be expected to actively manage and develop staff in your section and to liaise with the Histology Manager and other Expert BMSs to deliver a high quality, efficient and unified Histology laboratory service.
Main duties of the job
* Leading within Histology therefore familiarisation, understanding and experience of UKAS standards is essential; Health & Safety requirements; NEQAS, audit and training/education experience is also required. Familiarisation of LIMS implementation is desirable.
* Experience of utilising lean methodologies to drive change and improve service is desirable. Candidates should be proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic. Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills are essential.
* To support the Quality Assurance / Training programmes alongside the Histology Manager and Cellular Pathology Service Manager.
* Supervise, train and develop laboratory staff.
* Participate in other sections of the Histology service when required.
* To support molecular pathology testing within histopathology.
* Work with team leaders to develop staff to meet team objectives.
* Delegated responsibility for the day to day management of the laboratory functions in an effective and efficient way ensuring the area works within the Standard Operating Procedures laid down by senior management.
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Experience of quality management including audit and governance.
* Experience of staff training and development.
* Significant post registration experience as required by IBMS.
* Experience of transformation/service development.
* Evidence of performing audit.
* Experience of managing staff (HR, capability, sickness).
* Demonstrable experience of molecular pathology techniques (DNA extraction, RE-PCR).
* Significant experience of IHC and FISH.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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