Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
The Cellular Pathology Laboratory (main base St Richards Hospital, Chichester) within the newly formed University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust currently deals with approximately 35,000 - 40,000 Histology specimens from across West Sussex including St Richards Hospital, Chichester, Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospital, Shoreham.
In addition to routine Histology samples the department undertakes work in Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Special Stains, Non-Gynae Diagnostic Cytology and OSNA (Intra-operative Breast Sentinel Node testing). We are currently developing our Digital Pathology pathway.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will rotate through all key aspects of routine Histopathology including Special Stains and ICC (using Leica Bond III).
It would also be advantageous for at least a basic working knowledge of Non-Gynae Cytology sample preparation, Digital Pathology, along with the ability to cut Frozen Sections.
Ideally we are looking for a Biomedical Scientist who has completed the IBMS Specialist portfolio although we may consider individuals nearing completion of the portfolio. However, pay would be at the top of the band 5 pay scale until completion of the IBMS Specialist portfolio.
Any experience of using Leica equipment, the Cerebro tracking system, WinPath LIMS, Q-Pulse and SHE software will also be advantageous.
Experience in leading a technical area, training of junior staff and writing SOP's will be viewed favourably.
Job responsibilities
To participate in the provision of a specialised diagnostic Cellular Pathology service, autonomously, contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of the treatment given.
The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely results service, performing routine procedures and investigations as required.
To be able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.
To deputise for Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientists (B7) as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
* Registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
* IBMS Specialist Portfolio in relevant discipline, or equivalent
* Experience of discipline specific procedures within NHS laboratory
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to undertake and report on appropriate biomedical investigations.
* Member of the IBMS at the appropriate level
* Experience in training of others
* Demonstrable experience of supervising junior personnel
* Experience of using Cerebro.
* Experience of using WinPath Enterprise
* Experience of using Q-Pulse
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.
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
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