An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive (37.5 hours per week) Band 8a post for a Deputy Biomedical Scientist/Lab Manager in Cellular Pathology to join the dynamic and evolving team within the Cellular pathology department at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust., The post holder is in charge of the day to day management of the Cellular Pathology Laboratory. The post holder will play a significant part in overseeing and supervision of the clinical and technical training of all graduate Biomedical Scientists, support workers, Specialist Registrars and Medical students within the department. The post holder act as the departmental Training Officer, facilitating staff rotation through all sections to ensure competency, overseeing training of junior medical staff and medical students., The team consists of 4 Consultant Histopathologists, 4 Medical Secretaries, 8 Biomedical scientists, supported by 1 Associate Practitioners and 3 Medical Laboratory Assistants.
The Cellular Pathology department includes both Histology and Diagnostic Cytology departments. Histopathology has a total workload of approximately 21,000 surgical requests annually. In addition, 100 frozen sections, 75 skin immunofluorescence and 14,000. immunocytochemistry tests are performed. Diagnostic Cytology receives approximately 1,500 requests per annum.
We are keen to support our staff to undertake further training and courses in order to enhance their careers.
We would encourage an informal visit to meet the team., + The post holder is in charge of the day to day management of the Cellular Pathology Laboratory.
+ Coordinating the range of technical and clerical tasks required to process a specimen within the Cellular Pathology department.
+ Designing, implementing and ensuring adherence to systems to comply with quality, audit, inspections and regulatory frameworks (UKAS, Human Tissue Authority (HTA), and Health and Safety).
+ Stock control and assessment of equipment needs and maintenance
+ Supervision and training of biomedical scientists and MLAs.
+ To be responsible for the dissection of specimens in Royal College of Pathologists Group A to C and selected complex dissections of specimens in Groups D and E.
+ Act as systems administrator for departmental pathology computer system.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
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The successful applicant will be well-motivated enthusiastic HCPC registered BMS and must have the IBMS/MSc in Cellular Pathology
The department is IBMS approved for training and has UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189.
Torbay Hospital is situated in Torquay, part of the English Rivera, with spectacular scenery and beaches. The unspoilt wilderness of the Dartmoor National Park is within easy reach.