Advanced Biomedical Scientist – Histology Specimen Dissection

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within the Cellular Pathology Department for a full time specimen dissector. The post holder(s) will have appropriate skills to support our Technical Leads across a number of specialist sections of this division.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for these vacancies within the Histopathology Laboratory in our busy but friendly department.

We are looking for enthusiastic, and hard working BMS's who should be HCPC registered and have considerable experience working in a diagnostic histopathology laboratory.

The post holder(s) are expected to participate, as appropriate, in regional and national groups to develop guidelines and support development of Cellular Pathology provision across the London 5 network.

The department is an approved training laboratory and has full accreditation. We encourage personal development and actively support the IBMS CPD scheme by holding regular meetings and encouraging attendance at external meetings. Participation in further studies will be supported.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples.

2. To undertake the day-to-day management of a section within the laboratory under the direction of a line manager.

3. Contribute to providing a professional clinical technical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.

4. To provide the necessary training and supervision to staff within the section.

5. To actively participate in the extended BMS role of histology specimen dissection. As a guide working time will be approximately apportioned as a Specimen dissector. This will encompass B-E grade specimens, routine Advanced BMS duties including acting as the designated person responsible for managing and co-ordinating activities within the cut-up or routine section of the Histopathology Laboratory (this role may be shared with other Advanced BMS posts).

The post-holder responsibilities will include provision of advanced technical support, supervision, training, and management to provide a technical service that meet the Trust and national standards.

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About us

An NHS partnership providing a highly dependable, clinically assured and cost effective diagnostic pathology service.

South West London Pathology is a pathology partnership between Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which provides a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and beyond.

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

This post is based at St. Georges Hospital however the post holder may be required to work at any of the SWLP sites as and when necessary.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MSc in Biomedical Sciences
• An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• HCPC Registration
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Histology or equivalent experience
• Equivalent experience at masters level

Desirable

• Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
• IBMS Diploma of Expert or Advanced Practice in Histological Dissection

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
• Excellent working knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of ability to problem solve
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
• Evidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
• Knowledge of quality control and assurance

Desirable

• Experience of training laboratory staff
• Experience of clinical governance issues

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• Intermediate level of computer skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience of IQC and/or EQA review

Other relevant requirements

Essential

• Good hand eye co-ordination
• Able to perform light physical work
• Capable of intense periods of concentration