Histopathology Training Lead / Advanced Biomedical Scientist

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join their Histopathology department as a Training Lead in Colchester and Ipswich. The role focuses on the development and delivery of training programs within a busy service. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and significant experience in a Histopathology laboratory. The position offers extensive training opportunities and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Histopathology/Cellular Pathology NHS laboratory settings.
• Experience training staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a UKAS compliant training and competency assessment programme.
• Facilitate day-to-day training and support staff development.
• Identify, communicate and record the training needs of Histology staff.

Skills

Training experience

UKAS compliance

Communication skills

Education

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active Biomedical Scientist who is professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our Histopathology department as the Training Lead across Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals. This role is full time, however 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 focused 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a UKAS compliant training and competency assessment programme across the Histology Service.
• Facilitate day-to-day training and support staff development and careers within the Histology Service (excluding Medical Consultants).
• Identify, communicate and record the training and development needs of Histology staff.
• Develop and maintain a system for recording training and development that meets ISO 15189: standards for Histology.
• Under the direction of the service lead, organise training and development for Histology staff and users of the service.
• Maintain personal competence and contribute in technical areas as required by the service.

Qualifications

• Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration.
• Significant experience in Histopathology/Cellular Pathology NHS laboratory settings with training experience.

About ESNEFT

ESNEFT provides hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options, and a generous pension scheme with additional benefits such as unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and NHS employee discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.