Senior Biomedical Scientist - Histology

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité excitante pour un scientifique talentueux de rejoindre l'équipe Histopathologie à East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. Le rôle inclut la gestion de sections de laboratoire, garantissant la qualité, et participe à des projets régionaux innovants. Vous rejoindrez une équipe reconnue, active dans la formation et le développement du personnel, dans un environnement de laboratoire moderne.

Benefits

Formation continue

Environnement de travail moderne

Opportunités de développement professionnel

Qualifications

• Connaissance des techniques de pathologie cellulaire.
• Expérience en gestion de la qualité et d'assurance qualité.
• Compétences interpersonnelles excellentes.

Responsibilities

• Diriger une ou plusieurs sections du laboratoire.
• Gérer les aspects quotidiens des sections de laboratoire.
• Participer aux réunions de gestion et à la mise en œuvre de politiques.

Skills

Communication

Gestion de la qualité

Travail en équipe

Analyse

Education

HCPC registration

FIBMS

MSc in relevant field

Tools

Q-Pulse

Job description

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and talented scientist to join the Histopathology team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT). This is a permanent post and will join the existing senior team.

Based in modern laboratories on the Royal Blackburn Hospital site, the department comprises a consultant-led team providing a comprehensive diagnostic service comprising histology and non-gynae cytology to both the Trust and primary care.

The department uses mainly Leica tissue processors, microtomes and stainers, plus Benchmark Ultra IHC processors. The department uses the Vantage system for case tracking and Q-pulse Quality Management software.

The department receives cases from varied clinical specialties including Urology, Breast, Head & Neck, Dermatology, Upper and Lower GI and Hepatobiliary.

We are looking for an experienced and innovative scientist who will become an important member of the senior team within the department. The role will be full time, 37.5 hours per week Mon-Fri.

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Craig Rogers, Lead BMS, Histopathology on 01254 732438

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will lead on one or more sections of the laboratory (e.g. Quality, IHC/Molecular, Training, Dissection)- to be discussed at interview.

The role includes managing the day to day aspects of those sections (and the wider service), to ensure that the needs of service users and performance targets are consistently met.

The role will provide first line management for Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science Support Workers.

The role will ensure that the requirements of ISO 15189 are met and UKAS accreditation is successfully maintained.

The post holder will actively participate in departmental management and quality meetings

Working for our organisation

We are involved in two major projects across Lancashire & South Cumbria to implement a regional LIMS and whole slide imaging Digital Pathology. These projects are already in progress and the post holder will be given the opportunity to be involved in the transformation of histopathology and new ways of working across the region.

Training and developing staff is a key enabler to achieving the Trust's goals. We are an IBMS approved training laboratory.

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer / client relations.
• Participate in organisational development plans to transform the department to meet the needs of the future; this will include upholding ELHT shared values.
• To demonstrate constructive and cooperative communication skills that avoid conflict arising between the parties involved.
• To liaise internally with key clinical staff e.g. Consultant medical staff, clinical lead nurses, non-clinical staff and their managers, and operational management staff.
• To represent Cellular Pathology for issues relating to their particular areas of responsibility, this may involve working with outside agencies and partners.
• Foster the development of teamwork and good communication within Cellular Pathology.
• To participate in local management meetings decision making and policy implementation.
• Assist the Lead BMS and Directorate Manager to ensure complaints are responded to, preparing preliminary findings and initial drafts; undertake investigation and route cause analysis.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registration
• FIBMS, appropriate MSc or equivalent experience at Band 7 level

Desirable criteria

• Willingness to undertake further training/qualifications suitable for the role

Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge & experience of Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Quality Management Systems and Quality Improvement methodology
• Knowledge and experience of UKAS accreditation and regulatory standards i.e. ISO 15189
• Experience of training and competency assessment of laboratory staff.
• Knowledge and experience of Health and Safety legislation

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Q-Pulse

Skills

Essential criteria

• Extensive knowledge of Cellular Pathology techniques and equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills

Dear Potential Applicant,

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.

This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone [phone] or email [e-mail] or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• JD/Person Spec (PDF, 376.4KB)
• Privacy Notice (PDF, 305.1KB)
• Benefits of working at ELHT (PDF, 1.2MB)
• Additional Candidate information 2024 (PDF, 408.6KB)