Job summary
- Main area
- Cellular Pathology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday with rota'd Saturday morning shift.)
- Job ref
- 176-F-6400175
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2024 23:59
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Senior Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology-Peterborough
Band 7
Job overview
The successful candidate will work closely with Cellular Pathology management team and the Consultant Pathologists to deliver a quality-driven, safe, cost effective, timely, responsive and customer focused Cellular Pathology service.
This Senior Biomedical Scientist post offers an exciting opportunity for BMS’s to further develop their specialist knowledge and skills in Diagnostic Cytology and Histopathology as we are an IBMS registered training facility committed to education, training and clinical excellence.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to attend Rapid on-site assessment clinics across the Trust hospitals and will need to have experience in cytology preparation and sample assessment.
You will also be responsible for supervising the Cellular Pathology area and assist in the development of staff within a progressive department where participation in developing our service is actively encouraged.
You should be HCPC registered with an appropriate MSc, IBMS HSD and/or be FIBMS and be well versed in the workings of a Cellular Pathology laboratory and in particular be able to demonstrate experience in Diagnostic Cytology both sample preparation and assessment.
You will also need to be enthusiastic, communicate well with all levels of staff and patients. Be highly motivated, computer literate and familiar with working to UKAS standards.
Working for our organisation
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme;
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further details, including general management, technical/scientific requirements, IT, staff management, financial, etc.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • MSc/HSD/Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science
- • HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- • Evidence of on-going CPD
Desirable criteria
- • DEP histology dissection
- • Relevant Management Training / Qualification/Experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Developed wide-ranging knowledge of diagnostic cytology experience and practice underpinned by theoretical and practical experience.
- Developed wide-ranging knowledge of Histology and practice underpinned by theoretical and practical experience
- Previous experience as a HCPC professional within the laboratory discipline
- To have knowledge of quality and clinical audit , administration and development of cellular pathology service
Desirable criteria
- • Dissection of category B, C and D histology specimens
- • Previous supervisory experience in a related field
- • Experience at assisting in ROSE clinics
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- • Developed wide-ranging knowledge of diagnostic cytology, to include applications of ROSE clinics, underpinned by theoretical and practical experience
- Developed wide-ranging knowledge of diagnostic Histology and practice underpinned by theoretical and practical experience.
- Understanding and experience of quality management processes particularly in relation to UKAS standards
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable criteria
- • Knowledge of digital pathology platforms and use of AI in histology
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mary Hirschfeld
- Job title
- Cellular Pathology lead scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733 678173
- Additional information
Darren Williams Acting Operations Manager Cellular Pathology
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