Job summary This post presents an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team working in a busy modern teaching hospital laboratory. The department has a workload of around 65 000 surgical requests per year and covers a wide range of routine and specialised services. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a committed team of office, laboratory and Consultant Pathologist staff. The department encourages active professional development and further educational activities. The service is expanding Biomedical Scientist advanced dissection and Biomedical Scientist reporting roles. The service is also currently developing digital pathology reporting, and is progressing towards full digital reporting. We also use CEREBRO specimen tracking system. If you do not meet the full criteria for the band 6 job role, we will also consider applications from candidates at IBMS registered practitioner level or equivalent, who are working towards the IBMS specialist diploma (Histopathology) or have the necessary experience to be able to work towards completing this qualification. If in a progressional post, you would also need to meet the other essential qualifications and other essential requirements for the band 6 job description. If this applies, you would start in a band 5 role, until all of the band 6 essential qualification criteria is met. This will be expected to be completed within an agreed timeframe. Main duties of the job The Post holder will play a key role in the following areas: Work as a specialist BMS in the immunohistochemistry/Molecular diagnostics/Main Lab services. Carry out a range of specialised practical histology methodologies in the immunocytochemistry, molecular pathology, and section cutting services. Carry out Mohs frozen sections. Support band 7 staff, including staff/workload supervision, staff training, quality control and EQA. Carry out audits and appraisals. Support staff CPD. Full time: 37.5hrs per week Interview dates: 3rd and 5th December 2024 About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours Reference number 234-24-CS1827 Job locations Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Cotman Centre Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities Supervisory Responsibilities: 1. Take charge of a specified area of work, including the Main laboratory and immunocytochemistry laboratory as required, supervise non-state registered staff and other BMS staff, and deputise for Band 7 section leaders when necessary 2. Implement policies in specialised areas and propose changes that will improve and develop the service for users inside and outside the Trust 3. To assist in the development and maintenance of standards as necessary for continuing CPA accreditation 4. To carry out and document PDR plans with selected groups of staff Clinical and Technical Responsibilities: 1. Communicates complex clinical technical service related information, to colleagues, managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues and patient carers 2. Participates in departmental meetings and contributes to effective communication within the department 3. Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users and patient carers and provide information that is highly complex about methodologies and service requirements 4. Explains/discusses results of technical procedures with medical and BMS staff. Suggest alternative techniques as appropriate Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Job description Job responsibilities Supervisory Responsibilities: 1. Take charge of a specified area of work, including the Main laboratory and immunocytochemistry laboratory as required, supervise non-state registered staff and other BMS staff, and deputise for Band 7 section leaders when necessary 2. Implement policies in specialised areas and propose changes that will improve and develop the service for users inside and outside the Trust 3. To assist in the development and maintenance of standards as necessary for continuing CPA accreditation 4. To carry out and document PDR plans with selected groups of staff Clinical and Technical Responsibilities: 1. Communicates complex clinical technical service related information, to colleagues, managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues and patient carers 2. Participates in departmental meetings and contributes to effective communication within the department 3. Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users and patient carers and provide information that is highly complex about methodologies and service requirements 4. Explains/discusses results of technical procedures with medical and BMS staff. Suggest alternative techniques as appropriate Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Specialist Diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) or equivalent in histopathology service or for band 5 role, working towards/willing to work towards. Significant postgraduate State Registration experience in a clinical setting Skills Essential Ability to lead small groups of staff Possess good communication and presentation skills Experience Essential Extensive experience within the field of immunocytochemistry Desirable Practical experience and/or academic knowledge of molecular pathology techniques Attitude & Aptitude Essential Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Specialist Diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) or equivalent in histopathology service or for band 5 role, working towards/willing to work towards. Significant postgraduate State Registration experience in a clinical setting Skills Essential Ability to lead small groups of staff Possess good communication and presentation skills Experience Essential Extensive experience within the field of immunocytochemistry Desirable Practical experience and/or academic knowledge of molecular pathology techniques Attitude & Aptitude Essential Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Cotman Centre Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)