Histopathology Training Lead / Advanced Biomedical Scientist

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colchester is seeking an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist for the role of Training Lead in their Histopathology department. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing training programs and ensuring competency assessments across the service. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Histopathology and be HCPC registered. This position offers opportunities for professional development through in-house and external courses.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a Histopathology / Cellular Pathology NHS laboratory.
• Experience in training staff and developing training programs.
• A proactive approach to training and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a training program for Histopathology Service.
• Liaise with histopathology staff to assess training needs.
• Facilitate staff development and career progression.

Skills

Effective training skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Education

Biomedical Science Degree

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active Biomedical Scientist who is professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team in our Histopathology department as the Training Lead across Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals. This role is full time; we would consider part time hours in consideration of service needs.

In this role you will be responsible for the development and delivery of an efficient and effective, UKAS compliant, programme of training and competency assessment across the Histopathology Service. We are a busy service processing approximately 60,000 samples per year. We are focused on delivering a high-performing, high quality and fully compliant service focussed on our patient\'s needs. To support this we are committed to training and developing the best pathology staff where you will play an integral part in day-to-day training, and facilitating their development and careers. You will liaise with all levels of histopathology staff to support the training needs within the service.

You will be a Biomedical Scientist by background, HCPC registered with significant experience within a Histopathology / Cellular Pathology NHS laboratory with experience training staff.

This is a role where you can develop your training and managerial skills, including being supported in your own professional development with in-house and external course opportunities available.