Job summary
- Main area
- Histopathology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 370-HCS8APAT-8018-A
- Employer
- Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Histopathology, Warrington Hospital
- Town
- Warrington
- Salary
- £50,952 - £57,349 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/08/2024 23:59
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Advanced Dissector Biomedical Scientist
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
The friendly team at Warrington Cellular Pathology department are looking for an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist, to join us as an Advanced Practitioner in Specimen Dissection.
The post holder must have relevant qualifications including the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice (DEP) in Histological Dissection and have completed or be working towards the IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma (ASD). Candidates who have relevant dissection experience and are working towards completion of the ASD, will be considered, if successful they would commence as Band 7, until completion of this qualification where they would then move to the Advanced Practitioner role (Band 8a). The post holder will be expected to dissect the range of specimens we receive with Gastrointestinal and Breast making a large proportion of the workload.
Consideration will also be given to Clinical Scientists who have completed the Specialist Scientific Training Programme in Tissue Dissection and who can demonstrate relevant experience.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include day-to-day organisation and management of the specimen dissection section, ensuring a timely workflow and maintenance of high scientific and technical standards. The post holder will use specialist knowledge to teach, train and supervise Biomedical Scientists and junior medical staff in appropriate dissection techniques. The post holder will use accuracy and attention to detail to macroscopically describe, dissect and block sample specimens that fall within the RCPath designation of category A, B, C, D & E. The post holder will liaise closely with the Histopathology Laboratory Manager and Clinical Consultant team demonstrating good leadership and management skills, continuously striving for improved performance within the service. The post holder may deputise for the operational manager where necessary.
The post holder will be required to conform to agreed standard operational procedures, Health & Safety procedures, departmental and organisational policies and good laboratory practice. Within their work duties the post holder will be expected to comply with the standards as required of UKAS and other relevant professional and regulatory bodies e.g. H.T.A.
Working for our organisation
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated ‘good’ organisation with ‘outstanding’ features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and personal specification for more detailed information about the role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience in dissection in an adult histopathology laboratory
- Training and supervision of Biomedical Science staff.
- Experience in managing health & safety
- Experience of participation and preparation for an UKAS inspection
- Experience of leading a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience of dealing with user complaints
- Experience in incident investigation/ root cause analysis training
- Training and supervision of junior medical staff in specimen dissection.
- Experience in quality management.
- Experience of developing and maintaining a specimen dissection training programme
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant MSc or equivalent qualification
- IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection or equivalent qualification and experience
- Hold or working towards the IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in dissection
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable criteria
- Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
- Leadership / management qualification
Skills, knowledge and competency
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (Verbal & Written)
- Evidence of working as part of a team
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
- Good IT skills including commonly used software packages in the laboratory and dissection areas
- Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information to individuals or groups
- Adopt a flexible approach to work
- Leadership and motivational ability
- Ability to work on own initiative and liaise with senior staff.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of digital pathology and understanding of associated quality requirements.
- Knowledge of integration of new LIMS and equipment into the laboratory workflow.
- Knowledge of HTA legislation and its application in the laboratory setting.
Mental effort
Essential criteria
- Capable of intense periods of concentration
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Able to deal with frequent interruptions to workflow.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gemma Jenkins
- Job title
- Histology Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01925 662542
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