We are excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Higher Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic Cellular Pathology team at King's Mill Hospital. If you are a professional who values reliability and flexibility, we would love to hear from you!
As part of our team, you will play a crucial role as the Departmental Quality Officer within our Histopathology Department. Our department encompasses a variety of specialized sections, including routine Histopathology, Non-gynae Cytology, Andrology, Immunohistochemistry, and Mortuary services. Your expertise in HTA and Laboratory Accreditation requirements will be highly valued.
King's Mill Hospital's Histopathology department maintains strong collaborative ties with Nottingham University Hospitals and is an integral part of the Midlands and East 2 Pathology Network. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment, contributing to cutting-edge pathology services.
Join us and be a part of a team that is committed to excellence in patient care and scientific advancement. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in the field of Cellular Pathology!
Main duties of the job
Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Relevant theoretical/practical scientific knowledge to underpin the technical aspect of a Cellular Pathology laboratory service
Qualifications
Essential
* State registration with the HCPC.
* FIBMS, MSc or other accredited postgraduate qualification specialized in Cellular Pathology
Desirable
* Leadership Course Completion
Further Training
Essential
* Participates in CPD
* Trained to use databases and spreadsheets
Desirable
* Experience of and relevant competency assessed specimen dissection
Experience
Essential
* A minimum of 3 years experience following achievement of the IBMS specialist portfolio or equivalent experience of Quality Management Systems
* Previous section supervisor experience
Desirable
* Leadership Course completion
* Audit training
Contractual
Essential
* 37.5 hours per week working 5 out of 7 days
* Prepared to attend relevant off site meetings
Skills
Essential
* Ability to organise work and meet deadlines
* Good technical and communication skills
* Ability to troubleshoot problems under pressure
* Ability to cope with difficult situations and pressures
* I.T. skills
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton-in-Ashfield
NG17 4JL
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