Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology Dissection (XR06)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for the Cellular Pathology Department, focusing on tissue dissection. The role emphasizes expertise in laboratory techniques and requires HCPC registration and an IBMS Diploma. Join a progressive team committed to innovation and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Post registration experience in Cellular Pathology.
• Participation in CPD schemes.
• Competence in a wide range of complex Cellular Pathology laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of complex technical procedures in a laboratory setting.
• Participate in BMS led dissection and quality control activities.
• Manage and supervise staff while ensuring high laboratory standards.

Skills

Communication

Teaching and mentorship

Flexibility

Education

Degree suitable for HCPC registration

HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Diploma in Cellular Pathology

IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology Dissection (XR06)

Weare seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join the CellularPathology Department in a Specialist Biomedical Scientist role focussing onDissection.

Applicationsare invited from highly motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists whohold the IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent) in Cellular Pathology.

Experienceof histology laboratory techniques including tissue dissection isessential. Ideally, applicants willhold the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection, or beworking towards it. Candidates whohave not yet started this qualification may be considered and support wouldbe given for this.

Weare a continually improving and innovative department. We were the first laboratory in the UKdigitally scanning all surgical slides and the first to introduce automatedtissue sectioners to the UK. We are aregional Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre and pilot site for the CancerVaccine Launch Pad. The department has appointed a Transformation Lead tosupport with development of the service and is also supported by a PathologyTechnology & Innovation Lead. Weare an IBMS accredited training lab and strive for high quality staff andprocesses.

Thedepartment operates Monday to Saturday 7:30 to 7:30 with standard day andextended day shifts.

Interviewsfor this post will be w/c 7th July

Main duties of the job

Asa Specialist Biomedical Scientist you will be expected to perform a range ofspecialist clinical technical investigations. You may be required to workalone or independently, for example when working on-call. You will have theknowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of anaccurate, timely service for patients. You will be expected to applyprofessional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex andsometimes difficult situations. You may be required to organize the tasks ofsupport workers.

Thepost holder will primarily assist in the day to day running ofreception/cut-up areas, under supervision/delegation of the AdvancedBiomedical Scientist.

Youwill participate in BMS led dissection, including transfer, simple andcomplex macroscopic description and block selection of specialities such asskin, GI and gynae.

Thiswill also involve QC and EQA authorisation, training, risk and incidentassessment and investigation and HR procedures.

About us

Thedepartment provides Histopathology, Non Gynae Cytology, Andrology, Muscle,Nerve, Immunohistochemistry, Molecular, and Mortuary services for LeedsTeaching Hospitals Trust and surrounding primary care centres.

Weare a well equipped and innovative department being the first laboratory inthe UK digitally scanning 100% of surgical slides, also introducing the UK'sfirst automated tissue sectioners. We process circa 58,000 surgical cases,2,000 autopsy cases and 6000 non-gynaecological cytology cases perannum. We are a continually improvingdepartment, striving for high quality staff and processes. As a traininghospital we serve to expand the knowledge and skills of all staff. There areplenty of opportunities to become involved, and further development isencouraged. We have UKAS accreditationto ISO15189 standards. We endeavour tofollow '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

Althoughbased at St James University Hospital you may be required to rotate to othersites and sections within LTHT, and once competent you will be required totake part in the departmental on call rota.

PRINCIPALDUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical/Scientific /Technical

Perform a wide range of complextechnical procedures. These will include the safe and effective use of highlycomplex laboratory equipment. Your level of knowledge and understanding ofthese procedures will be consistent with that to allow you to recognisesystem failures and errors. You will understand the need to report adverseevents in the event of such errors and failures using appropriate laboratoryand Trust policies.

Use of LIMS to enter, manage,retrieve, interpret, validate and authorise complex patient information andresults.

To be an integral member of a teamproviding a clinical technical service and a high quality laboratory service.

To work independently when and asrequired by the service, for instance when working alone in the provision ofthe emergency on-call service or providing urgent results. The postholder asa specialist scientist within their field will be guided by principles andbroad occupational policies/SOPs within the confines of the QualityManagement System.

To work with precision and followaccurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures

Communication of complex, clinicaltechnical information to users of the service to users of the service in amanner that is in accordance with departmental procedures. This may includeproviding specialist clinical technical advice to clinical teams

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

To undertake specialist clinicaltechnical investigations for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment ofdisease

Under direction of the team leadco-ordinates effective workflow management with prioritisation of samplesreceived within specialist area

Development and validation of inhouse quality control material and reagents in conjunction with sectionleadership.

To participate in equipmenttesting, validation and adaptation as a function of service development

To operate, maintain highly complexlaboratory equipment safely and efficiently. Use specialist expertise forcomplex trouble shooting and resolution of technical equipment failure andanalytical processes.

This job requires a high degree ofdexterity and precision when manipulating small tools such as pipettes,handling very small volumes of clinical material or when preparing microscopeslides for examination by others. In order to achieve the required turnaroundtimes the work must be performed with both speed and accuracy

Leadershipand Management

To provide leadership andcontribute to general departmental management, for instance, by producingrotas, assisting in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables,

HR responsibilities includingactively participating in line management, attendance management, recruitmentand departmental appraisal scheme.

The postholder will be responsiblefor the day to day management of a group of staff and the supervision ofqualified staff or students.

To plan and prioritise thedesignated workload within a laboratory section and assist in theorganization of tasks undertaken by other scientists and support workers

To demonstrate relevant tasks toothers as appropriate and complete relevant training and competency paperwork

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

Actively supports and encouragesindividual and team development

To deputise for more senior staffwhere appropriate

Leads waste reduction incentivesfor designated area

Contributes to management reports

Supports collaborative team workingacross all sections.

Quality/ Training

To be involved in the production oflaboratory documentation such as SOPs, risk assessments and training records

Supports a robust programme oftraining and competency assessment within the area of specialistresponsibility, ensuring that procedures are only undertaken by staff withthe requisite knowledge and skills at all times

To contribute actively towards theimprovement of service quality by participation in relevant discussions withother team members including staff and departmental meetings

Participate actively indepartmental internal and external quality assurance schemes. Your level ofknowledge and understanding will allow you to recognise when expected levelsof quality have not been met.

Manages key performance indicatorsin specialist area. This includes supporting section lead in the monitoringand performance of IQC and EQA.

Support appropriate clinical trialsinvolving the laboratory

Contributes to audit completion inspecialist area

Contributes to H&S complianceand audits in specialist area

Contributes to QMScompliance/alignment in specialist area

Conducts incident investigationsand risk management including Datix

Monitoring of results to identifyany unexpected trends in assay performance

Supports with research, developmentand evaluation of new methods/instruments/tests, including verification ofnew technologies/tests in specialist area

Leads continuous serviceimprovement in specialist area

Leads service continuity plans forspecialist area

Leads implementation of correctiveactions from audits

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.

To maintain registered status as abiomedical scientist with the Health Care Professions Council

Participate in the maintenance of asafe working environment. This will include an awareness of the hazardsassociated with your work. In addition you will be made 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.

Other

To gain new knowledge throughexperience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemesincluding CPD.

The post holder will be expected togain competence in techniques to enable participation in the delivery of 24hour Pathology service. This entails contracted participation in a 24/7 rotaand / or the out of hour rota.

The post holder will be required towork cross site locations (LGI & SJUH) if the service requires it.

Any other duties commensurate withgrade following discussion with line manager

Thisis not an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities, and these may besubject to change with professional and service developments

SPECIALWORKING CONDITIONS

PhysicalEffort:

Manytasks involve the job holder standing at equipment or sitting at thelaboratory bench for extended periods.

Thisjob may include movement of goods of light and moderate loads up to15kg. There is the occasionalrequirement to move loads of 20kg with the aid of a trolley.

Itis anticipated there will be the occasional requirement to exert moderatephysical effort for several short periods in a shift.

MentalEffort:

Theday to day repertoire of this job is diverse and the job holder can expect tobe asked by supervisory staff to change tasks at short notice. In order tominimise errors concentration is required on a daily basis when processingspecimens. Occasionally this may require prolonged concentration and issubject to workload.

Thejob holder is expected to operate complex laboratory equipment. This taskrequires concentration so that personal safety is maintained, and equipmentis not damaged.

Thereis no requirement for the job holder to drive a vehicle

EmotionalEffort:

Innormal circumstances there is little patient contact by the job holder andexposure to emotional circumstances is limited. However, subject to the requirements of thespeciality some patient contact may occur such as in the collection ofcapillary blood samples from children.

Occasionalexposure to distressing or emotional circumstances when carrying outappraisal/investigations/disciplinary/attendance management duties

WorkingConditions:

Thepost holder will work generally in a laboratory environment and may berequired to sit or stand at the bench for prolonged periods. It is expectedthat the role will involve light to moderate physical effort. The post holderwill be exposed to potentially infectious pathological samples on a dailybasis with occasional exposure to other risks e.g. chemical encountered inthe laboratory.

Exposureto physical aggressive behaviour is rare. Occasional exposure to verbalaggression occurs during telephone communication with service users

Person Specification

Skills and Behaviours

• Proven ability to work unsupervised e.g. on-call or shift
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g. Microsoft Office
• Flexible approach to work, Good communicator, Friendly attitude
• Teaching, training and mentorship skills

Experience

• Post registration experience in Cellular Pathology
• Participation in CPD schemes

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration.
• HCPC Registered Biomedical scientist.
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology (2006 registration onwards)
• Competence in a wide range of complex Cellular Pathology laboratory procedures
• IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection

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.