Biomedical Scientist (Genomics Navigator)

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group in Poole seeks an accredited Biomedical Scientist to oversee the genomics referral pathway within Cellular Pathology. You will monitor referrals, contribute to monthly performance data and support a high-quality diagnostic service.

Applicants should have NHS laboratory experience, HCPC registration (desirable), and proven ability to work within a team while following SOPs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Accredited Biomedical Sciences degree or equivalent
• Evidence of NHS laboratory experience
• Experience in Cellular Pathology
• Experience in histology staining techniques
• Ability to follow SOPs and local policies
• Experience performing quality control checks
• Experience using common IT software
• Experience dealing with referral requests

Responsibilities

• Oversee the genomics referral pathway within Cellular Pathology
• Monitor genomic referrals and liaise with staff to progress cases
• Prepare and submit monthly genomics performance data
• Represent Cellular Pathology at genomics performance meetings
• Undertake routine histology duties (tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining)
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and contribute to QA and audits
• Collaborate with Biomedical Scientists, Pathologists and MDT members
• Adhere to Trust policies, lab procedures, HCPC standards and safety requirements

Skills

Effective communication

SOP adherence

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Independent working

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Documentation handling

Education

Accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

HCPC registration

Tools

Hospital IT systems

Laboratory IT systems

Spreadsheets (data logging)

IT software

Job description

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

• Oversee the genomics referral pathway within Cellular Pathology, ensuring referrals are accurate, timely and appropriately documented.

• Monitor genomic referrals, identify delays or issues, and liaise with relevant staff to ensure cases progress appropriately.

• Prepare and submit monthly genomics performance data and contribute to monitoring pathway performance.

• Represent Cellular Pathology at quarterly genomics performance meetings, providing updates on performance, issues and actions.

• Undertake routine histology duties, including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy and staining, in accordance with departmental procedures and competency.

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and contribute to quality assurance, audit and continuous improvement activities.

• Work collaboratively with Biomedical Scientists, Pathologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support an efficient and high-quality diagnostic service.

• Maintain professional competence and work in accordance with Trust policies, laboratory procedures, HCPC standards and relevant health and safety requirements.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of working in an NHS laboratory environment for a minimum of 12 months
• Recent experience working in a Cellular Pathology laboratory
• Experience performing a range of tests appropriate to Histology, Andrology or Non-Gynae Cytology, demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in staining techniques
• Evidence of effective communication with all levels of staff
• Ability to follow and adhere to SOP and local policies
• Demonstrable experience of performing quality control checks
• Experience using common IT software
• Experience dealing with referral requests

Desirable criteria

• Experience of using hospital IT systems
• Experience of using Laboratory IT systems
• Experience logging data in spreadsheets
• Experience being a representative at meetings

Technical Skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of the ability to perform skilled tasks in Cellular Pathology; Embedding, Microtomy, Microscopy, immunohistochemistry or non-gynae preparations
• Ability to supervise and train staff to maintain high standards
• Evidence of the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with service users and other members of staff and professionals relevant to Laboratory services
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Evidence of an awareness of the need to seek timely support from colleagues, and service support, to minimise analytical downtime or to resolve technical problems

Desirable criteria

• Happy to work in a busy environment
• Presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of COSHH and Risk Assessments required in the laboratory environment
• Evidence of specialist training in Histopathology technical areas
• Evidence of participating in CPD

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of UKAS requirements
• Knowledge of the genomics referral pathway