We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good'. Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Recently the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job overview
The Cellular Pathology Department at ESHT is looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic 'Band 5 Biomedical Scientist' to join our busy, yet friendly department.
The department is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training. We currently process approximately 31,000 histology and 2000 diagnostic cytology samples per annum. The main Histology Department is based at the Conquest Hospital in Hastings with a satellite site based at Eastbourne. Both sites are modern, well equipped and form part of a Managed Service Contract. The department is fully live with digital reporting for Histopathology.
The successful applicant would ideally be HCPC registered and have recent working experience in a routine Cellular Pathology laboratory. We would however welcome applicants who are completing their accredited Biomedical Science degree and/or registration portfolio.
We are searching for an individual who is professional, pro-active, innovative, and able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and manual dexterity skills. It is essential to demonstrate a patient focused approach to work and be committed to continual improvement of self, the service and the team.
The post holder will be required to perform a range of routine laboratory activities under the supervision of the Senior Biomedical Scientists or Lead Biomedical Scientist. You should have knowledge of the requirements for maintaining a quality service and adherence to ISO 15189:2012/2022.
Main duties of the job
As a Biomedical Scientist in the Cellular Pathology department at ESHT you'll have experience of working as a Biomedical Scientist within Histopathology, the main duties will include embedding and microtomy along with quality control steps in line with ISO 15189 standards. You will rotate through the roles in the department, providing scientific services to patients and customers to aid pathological diagnosis. You'll assist in workflow management, management of documentation, and general overall performance. You'll also play a vital role in the training and development of junior scientific staff.
We support and encourage our Specialist Biomedical Scientists to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, which could be internal talks and seminars, as well as attending approved courses. We have a dedicated Training officer within our department. The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios, and full ISO 15189 accreditation.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
If you are a motivated, dynamic individual who embraces change and seeks to contribute to a forward-thinking department, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient care in our region.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS accredited or HCPC approved) or equivalent.
* IBMS Registration Portfolio and HCPC registration.
Desirable criteria
* MSc Biomedical Sciences or Cellular Pathology.
* MIBMS, or FIBMS.
Experience
Essential criteria
* At least two years post registration experience.
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of specialist knowledge.
Skills
Essential criteria
* Ability to work individually and as part of a team to maintain a diagnostic service.
* Ability to work to code of conduct for the institute of Biomedical Scientists and HCPC.
* Able to use specialist laboratory equipment and perform a range of tests appropriate to the post demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to work in an environment where clinical specimens are handled and disposed.
* Adopt a positive approach to CPD and be able to demonstrate an interest in Biomedical Science /Cellular pathology.
* To maintain a professional development portfolio in Cellular Pathology.
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of some or all of the equipment currently used in the laboratory.
* Interest in service development or quality management.
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Our vision is to be:
* The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
* Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
* Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
* Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
* Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
* Safe
* Effective
* Caring
* Responsive
* Well led
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Documents to download
* Band 5 Biomedical Scientist (PDF, 208.4KB)
* Guidance for Applicants - AFC (PDF, 152.4KB)
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