Main area: Cellular Pathology Grade Band 8a (Annex 21 applies during training period)
Contract: Permanent (Paid B7 through training but will be 8a after training, approx 2 years)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 438-PB2522
Employer: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: RPH
Town: Preston
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum, pro rata (Annex 21 applies during training period)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 28/01/2025
Trainee Lead BMS Technical (Dissection) - Urology
Band 8a (Annex 21 applies during training period)
Job overview
Are you a driven individual looking for a new challenge? Then look no further!
We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team. This post is an exciting opportunity to become a Lead BMS Technical in advanced dissection of Urology specimens. It requires on-the-job practical training alongside completion of a dissection portfolio and gaining the Diploma in Expert Practice in Dissection.
Main duties of the job
The majority of the role will involve practical dissection of Histology routine and specialist Histology specimens.
Other duties include:
* Involvement in developing and completing documents linked with dissection such as SOPs, RAs, H+S, and competency.
* Training of staff in routine dissection and acting as mentors for STPs and BMSs.
* Attendance at relevant meetings.
* Covering for other Lead BMS and Deputising Head BMS as needed.
The appointment will be to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals; however, candidates should be aware that Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is part of a pathology collaboration project.
Working for our organisation
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area and give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely makes a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
* Maintain effective communication strategies with colleagues across the Trust and external agencies to ensure service delivery.
* Discuss and give expert technical advice and opinions on Cellular Pathology (Dissection) issues.
* Deal with professional and public inquiries in an efficient, tactful, and diplomatic manner.
* Organise dissection meetings and provide regular communication updates to all Cellular Pathology Laboratory staff.
* Undertake appraisals of BMS staff, developing and recording Personal Development Plans.
* Identify training needs of Cellular Pathology Laboratory BMS staff and agree with Head BMS.
* Act as the department lead for training of STPs and advanced BMS technical skills for the Cellular Pathology Laboratory.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Cellular Pathology Biomedical Science.
* Evidence of higher specialist training in Cellular Pathology gained through short courses or distance learning or equivalent experience.
* Recognised management qualification at certificate or diploma level or equivalent experience.
* Evidence of commitment to CPD.
* State registered BMS with HCPC.
* Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection.
Knowledge
* 3 years dissection experience.
* Up-to-date knowledge and extensive experience of Cellular Pathology.
* Experience of highly specialised, complex analytical techniques in Cellular Pathology.
* Substantial experience of supervising/managing a team.
* Evidence to support a programme of personal and professional development.
* Experience of information technology.
* Evidence of procurement of specialised Cellular Pathology equipment.
* Training of staff in Cellular Pathology.
* Experience/involvement in committees or external organisations.
* Awareness of financial management and control.
Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we’re looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity, or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.
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