Specialist Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Kemp Town Estate is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join their Cellular Pathology department. The role involves assessing workflow, demonstrating laboratory competencies, and contributing to team training. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in Cellular Pathology and maintain HCPC registration. This position offers a supportive working environment with various benefits aimed at promoting staff wellbeing and career development.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HCPC and have substantial post-registration experience.
• Experience in a UKAS accredited Cellular Pathology department required.
• Competency in special stains and related techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor the workflow daily, prioritizing urgent cases.
• Demonstrate competency in laboratory techniques and contribute to various sections.
• Maintain professional registration and assist in the training of junior staff.

Skills

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Robust practical competency

Sound, in-depth knowledge of Cellular Pathology

Up-to-date competency in biopsy cut up, microtomy and embedding

Understanding of quality management systems

Job description

Overview

The successful applicant will assess and monitor the workflow on a daily basis, reacting positively to the daily demands on the service and delegating staff appropriately to ensure service is maintained and urgent cases are prioritised.

This position will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and the post-holder will be held accountable to the HR policies and procedures of University Hospitals Sussex.

Routine opening hours of the Cellular Pathology department are 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings on a rotational basis.

About the Department

UHSx Histopathology East receives approximately 34,000 requests per annum and provides a service for a wide variety of specialities, which include Renal Medicine, Oncology, Breast Pathology, and Paediatrics as well as to the Brighton & Sussex Medical School.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor the workflow on a daily basis, reacting positively to the daily demands on the service and delegating staff appropriately to ensure service is maintained and urgent cases are prioritised.
• Demonstrate up-to-date competency in biopsy cut up, microtomy and embedding of all specimen types, and special stains.
• Understand quality management systems.
• Participate in different sections of the laboratory, including routine Histology, Immunocytochemistry, Molecular microtomy, Special stains, Cut Up, Main Laboratory and Digital Histopathology.
• Contribute to the occasional frozen section service from the PRH site.
• Undertake a range of complex investigations to assist in the diagnosis of disease and monitoring of treatment using manual, semi-automated and automated techniques on specialised analytical equipment.
• Maintain professional registration, undertaking personal continuing professional development.
• Participate in the training and development of other staff.
• Take responsibility for a given area within the department, including overseeing junior staff.

Qualifications

• Applications are invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists, who have substantial post-registration experience with robust practical competency and sound, in depth knowledge of Cellular Pathology.
• Must be currently working in a UKAS accredited Cellular Pathology department.
• Must demonstrate up-to-date competency in biopsy cut up, microtomy and embedding of all specimen types, and special stains.
• Must have an understanding of quality management systems.
• Must maintain professional registration and undertake personal continuing professional development.

Personal Attributes

This post would suit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Commitment to Diversity

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.

Benefits & Working Environment

• We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
• We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
• Wellbeing Programme for staff, including flexible working to support work-life balance.
• We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves.
• As a university trust and leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training.

Career Development

From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.