Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology
Applications are invited from suitably experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists or a suitably qualified trainee working towards HCPC registration, to join our busy team within the Department of Histology based at Derriford Hospital Plymouth. The laboratory is well equipped and handles over 40,000 requests per annum.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, highly adaptable BMS who will be the deputy to the section lead within the Special Procedures section of the laboratory, who is a good team player, communicator, has the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and service users and a desire for service improvement.
Biomedical Scientist band 6 must be registered with the HCPC and have demonstrable experience in a Histology laboratory with proven knowledge and skills of a Specialist BMS.
The laboratory is going through an exciting time where we are looking to move to a new build laboratory and move to a digital era and this role will help us deliver services for the future.
Main duties of the job
To act as the Special Procedures deputy BMS, providing a clinical technical service by performing a range of routine and specialist techniques to the biological material submitted for examination.
To undertake scientific duties within the Department to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
To maintain and run specialist equipment up to a value of £350,000.
To possess the skills and knowledge required to provide the necessary training and supervision of Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, and support staff within your area of work.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
Job responsibilities
Participate in routine and specialised techniques in Histology and any other areas as required. This will require the unsupervised preparation of high risk and specialist material eg renal biopsies, to the necessary quality standards.
Participate in all internal and external quality control/quality assurance systems and schemes, appropriate to the area of work and, using advanced knowledge of staining techniques and pathology, have the necessary competence to send out work to the medical staff.
To be jointly responsible for maintenance of adequate stocks of reagent and consumables to ensure continuous service provision in the section and the laboratory in general.
Participate in and conduct staff annual appraisals and set/achieve relevant objectives.
To rotate through sections of the Department as required.
Routine working hours will be between 8am and 8pm depending on future working patterns and there will be participation in an on call rota.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Demonstrable post state registration experience in an accredited histology laboratory.
* Ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge of the pathology of disease.
* Ability to perform all preparation techniques relevant to the area of work.
* An in-depth proven working knowledge and practical application of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
* Participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
* Proven knowledge of all H&S issues relating to the Histology laboratory and described in SOPs, H&S Executive regulations and guidelines.
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or a degree acceptable to the IBMS and Health Professions Council (HBC).
* State registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
* IBMS Specialist Diploma.
* Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation with tact and diplomacy.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Ability to concentrate for long periods of the day whilst undertaking specialist techniques.
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.
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