Healthcare Scientist Specialist Anatomical Pathology (XR06)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante s'offre au sein de NHS à Leeds pour un rôle de Healthcare Scientist Specialist en Anatomical Pathology. Vous serez responsable de la gestion du service mortuaire, en assurant la conformité avec les réglementations et en formant une équipe de techniciens. Ce poste nécessite une solide expérience et un engagement envers une prestation de haute qualité dans un environnement sensible.

Qualifications

• Diplôme RSPH en technologie d'anatomie pathologique requis.
• Expérience significative dans le domaine, y compris autopsies avancées.
• Capacités de formation et de mentoring requises.

Responsibilities

• Coordonner les opérations quotidiennes du service de la morgue.
• Planifier et prioriser la charge de travail.
• Former et superviser d'autres techniciens en anatomie pathologique.

Skills

Communication

Indépendance

Leadership

Education

RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology

Management and Leadership qualification

Tools

Système informatique du département

Job description

Healthcare Scientist Specialist Anatomical Pathology (XR06)

Applicationsare invited from suitably qualified people who hold the RSPH Level 3 DiplomaAnatomical Pathology Technology (or the RSPH Certificate and Diploma) with aminimum of 2 years post qualification experience for a full-time permanentpost in the Mortuaries in the Department of Cellular Pathology.

Therole involves co-ordinating the day-to-day running of the mortuary service toensure the department provides a high quality hospital mortuary service thatcomplies with ISO15189 and HTA standards.

Thedepartment provides the Mortuary and Postmortem services for the Trust andH.M. Coroner for Leeds from the mortuaries at the Leeds General Infirmary(LGI) and St James's University Hospital at Leeds (SJUH).

Thedepartment operates an out of hours On-call rota for evenings, weekends andbank holidays and participation in this rota will be required.

Thedepartment currently performs circa 1,200 autopsies per year consisting ofboth adult and paediatric examinations; consented, HM Coroner authorised aswell as some Forensic examinations.

Theposition will include rotation, working between the LGI & SJUHmortuaries.

Thedepartment is well equipped, fully computerised and is both ISO15189 and HTAaccredited.

Youwill be required to take on the role of Persons Designate to ensurecompliance in accordance with HTA regulations.

Main duties of the job

Asa Healthcare Scientist Specialist (Anatomical Pathology Technician) you willbe the lead specialist in the mortuary and as such will lead a group ofanatomical technicians and support staff.You will plan and prioritise the day to day work load of themortuaries. You will also be required to work alone and independently, forexample when working on-call or when performing highly specialized tasks. Youwill be a highly competent member of the department having the advancedknowledge and skills necessary to perform a wide range of specialisttechniques that contribute towards the provision of the mortuary service tothe Trust and to HM Coroner.

Thereis a frequent requirement for concentration when planning for anunpredictable workload, and when performing specialist techniques e.g. anInfection risk autopsy.

Youwill be responsible for contributing to, and implementing policies andprocedures:

relevant to the mortuary servicewhich operates on three sites

relevant to service changes whichimpact externally i.e. portering

services and funeral directors

Youwill be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills tocomplex and sometimes emotive situations. E.g. assessing infection risk. You will be required to communicate complexand / or sensitive information to colleagues, clinicians, undertakers, HMCoroner, and HM Coroners Officers.You will demonstrate empathetic skills when communicating withbereaved relatives.

About us

Thedepartment provides Histopathology, Non Gynae Cytology, Andrology, Muscle,Nerve, Immunohistochemistry, Molecular, and Mortuary services for LTHT andsurrounding primary care centres.

Weare a large department processing circa 60,000 surgical cases, 3000 andrologycases, 2,000 autopsy cases and 6000 non-gynaecological cytology cases perannum.

Thedepartment is staffed with a range of professions including Biomedical &MortuarySupport Workers, Associate Healthcare Science Practitioners,Anatomical Pathology Technicians, Biomedical Scientists, AdvancedPractitioner Biomedical Scientists, admin and secretarial staff, pathologistsand a management team.

Asa training hospital we serve to expand the knowledge and skills of all staff.There are plenty of opportunities to become involved, and further developmentis encouraged. We endeavour to follow'The Leeds Way' at all times putting the patient first at all times.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

Inorder to carry out the job sufficiently and effectively you will havesuccessfully studied for a Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology(RIPHH).

Inaddition you will have significant experience within the speciality,including a thorough understanding of the range of working practices relatingto advanced autopsy, forensic and infection procedures. You will havedeveloped a range of competencies and specialist knowledge within thediscipline through extensive practical experience, in house training andstructured study and will continue to develop your skills and knowledge. Youwill be expected to have a supervisory management qualification. In addition,basic computer skills are essential to carry out your work.

Tofulfil your other people governance responsibilities you will be required toundergo appropriate HR training, e.g. staff appraisal. As a senior staffmember you may be required to assist in the general management of thedepartment. Any training required for this will be provided.

8. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS

Inorder to work effectively in the role you as the job holder must be able todemonstrate a number of attributes and abilities. These will include:

- to gain new knowledge throughexperience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemes

- to be a leading member of a teamproviding a clinical technical service

- to train others and demonstraterelevant tasks to others as appropriate

- to work independently when and asrequired by the service, for instance when working on-call.

- to communicate clearly andeffectively whether orally, graphically or electronically

- to plan, and prioritise, theworkload of the section, on a daily basis

- tocoordinate the tasks undertaken by other team members

- to work with precision and followaccurately the documented standard operating procedures

- to operate highly complex mortuaryequipment safely and efficiently

- to perform routine and advancedpost mortem procedures

- to prepare bodies for viewing

- to comply with the Health andSafety requirements of the mortuary service

- to maintain accurate andconfidential records relating to patient information

- to input, manage, extract andinterpret patient data using the departmental computer system

- to contribute actively towards theimprovement of general service quality by participation in relevantdiscussions with other team members and leaders of other sections within thespeciality

- to implement changes to themortuary service

- to remain competent in establishedprocedures and to develop new skills subject to the requirements of theservice

- to conduct staff appraisal asrequired

- to participate actively in otherpeople governance procedures that are consistent with Trust HR policies

- to undertake tasks that contributeto the general management of the speciality

- to take account of changes inservice delivery by demonstrating a flexible approach to work

9. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Asa healthcare worker dealing with sensitive (patient related) information theimportance and value of personal honesty and integrity as a commitment topatient service and confidentiality will be recognised.

Incontributing to the quality of the mortuary service you will understand therequirement to continuously develop appropriate skills and accumulaterelevant knowledge whether by formal or in- house training.

Asthe job holder you will acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding to:

- Coordinate the day to dayactivities of the mortuary.

- Perform a wide range of routine andadvanced post mortem procedures including advanced autopsy, forensic andinfection procedures. These procedureswill include the safe and effective use of highly complex laboratoryequipment. Your level of knowledge and understanding of these procedures willbe consistent with that to allow you to recognise system failures and errors.You will understand the need to report adverse events in the event of errorsand failures.

- Teach and train other anatomicalpathology technicians. Demonstrate relevant tasks to others as appropriate.

- Communicate and liaise with staffwithin the Department and with pathologists, clinical staff, bereavementnurses, HM Coroner, HM Coroners Officers, police officers, funeral directorsand bereaved relatives.

- Handle cheques, fees and propertybelonging to the deceased in a secure manner. Maintain stock control andrequisition items as required.

- Have knowledge and understanding ofcurrent national legislation and guidelines relevant to the speciality

- Participate actively indepartmental quality assurance activities. Your level of knowledge andunderstanding will allow you to recognise when expected levels of qualityhave not been met together with the ability to recommend appropriateimprovements.

- Participate in the maintenance of asafe working environment. This will include an awareness of the hazardsassociated with your work. In addition you will be aware of any suitableactions to take in the event of breaches in health and safety. Such hazardsinclude fire, manual handling, breaches of security, controlled anduncontrolled exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive materials.

- Maintain patient confidentiality.You will recognise the absolute requirement to protect sensitive informationthat is related to patient care.

- Observe the requirements ofdepartmental policies relating to service provision, for example samplelabelling and adverse event reporting.

- Observe the requirements of Trustpolicies relating to clinical and people governance.

Toperform a wide range of routine and advanced post mortem procedures includingadvanced autopsy, forensic and infection procedures. These are highlydeveloped physical skills where accuracy is important. Eg dissection andreconstruction of bodies (including facial reconstruction), suturing,evisceration of organs.

- To perform tasks accurately and inaccordance with departmental standard operating procedures.

- To plan the day to day activitieswithin the mortuary, and to provide cover on other sites as required.

- To be conversant with contemporarymethods and aid in the procurement of such equipment as is deemed necessaryfor the service.

- To give professional advice, and tocommunicate accurately sensitive and / or highly complex information to usersof the service in a manner that is in accordance with departmentalprocedures. (Examples of users are: pathologists, clinical staff, HM Coroner,HM Coroners Officers, police officers, funeral directors and bereavementnurses).

- To give professional advice toundertakers and bereaved relatives.

- To communicate with bereavedrelatives regarding sensitive situations, and where there may be barriers tounderstanding.

- To enter, manage, retrieve andinterpret complex patient information using the laboratory computer system.

- To participate in clinical trialsthat are relevant to the section

- To participate in equipment testingand adaptation as a function of service development

- To provide training to support,technical, scientific and medical staff

- To actively participate in thelaboratory quality assurance and risk management programmes

- To participate in laboratory auditprocesses

- To contribute to generaldepartmental management by performing, subject to consultation, such tasks asdelegated by the Mortuary Manager

Thislist is not exhaustive and the changing needs of the service from time totime may require the development of other appropriate tasks and skills. Thesewill be fully discussed with the post holder in advance of theirimplementation.

ThePathology Department of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is located onseveral sites. Subject to consultation, the post holder may be required towork in a mortuary on an alternative site as required by the LaboratoryManager.

Inaddition the Trust requires compliance with a number of corporate policiesand procedures. These policies will be discussed with your line managerduring your period of induction and further information is available from theTrusts intranet site.

Person Specification

Skills and Behaviours

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, including the departmental computer system.
• Plan and prioritise workloads, including independent problem solving skills to coordinate the tasks undertaken by other team members.
• Flexible approach to work, team worker with a friendly attitude.

Qualifications

• RSPH Certificate and Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology.
• RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology.
• Management and Leadership qualification

other criteria

• Ability to move between sites.
• Able to have a high level of concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to move moderate loads

Experience

• Significant experience within the speciality, Advanced autopsy, forensic and increased risk procedures in both adult and paediatric patients.
• Operate highly complex mortuary equipment safely and efficiently, including maintenance and an awareness of associated hazards.
• Knowledge and understanding of current national legislation and guidelines including HTA guidance and standards.
• Proven ability to work unsupervised and on call.
• Line management experience and leadership skills
• Teaching, training and mentorship skills

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.