Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Cellular Pathology

Job title:

Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Cellular Pathology

Company:

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job summarySherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Department of Cellular Pathology. The successful candidate must have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology. Candidates who have made a substantial start on the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology and possess significant experience to demonstrate competency at that level may be considered.The primary role is to serve as a specialist, registered Biomedical Scientist, providing a diagnostic service to clinicians and other users to aid in diagnosis and treatment. This includes conducting scientific work within the laboratory, analysing initial findings, and identifying necessary follow-up actions.The primary responsibility of this post is to facilitate the implementation of digital pathology.Additionally, the role involves performing specialist techniques which may include, specimen dissection, diagnostic cytology, andrology and special staining techniques and taking a leadership role within sections of the department.If you’re ready to embark on an exciting journey, apply today to become our Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology!Main duties of the jobTo understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.About usThank you for your interest in this role.Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.Person SpecificationContractual RequirementsEssential

• Full time hours are to work 37.5 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days.

Knowledge RequirementsEssential

• Relevant theoretical / practical / scientific knowledge to underpin the technical aspect of a Histopathology laboratory service.

Qualifications- Academic/Craft/ ProfessionalEssential

• HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Specialist knowledge of Histopathology (holds the IBMS Specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology or equivalent)
• Biomedical science degree or equivalent acceptable by HCPC.

Desirable

• Completion of supervisory/leadership course

Skills/AbilitiesEssential

• Ability to organise work and meet deadlines.
• Good technical and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems.
• IT Skills.
• Experience of and relevant competency assessed specimen dissection.

Further TrainingEssential

• Participates in CPD

ExperienceEssential

• Substantial specialist training in a clinical laboratory during which time sufficient knowledge has been acquired to demonstrate competence in the portfolio of specialist training.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.

Person Specification
Contractual RequirementsEssential

• Full time hours are to work 37.5 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days.

Knowledge RequirementsEssential

• Relevant theoretical / practical / scientific knowledge to underpin the technical aspect of a Histopathology laboratory service.

Qualifications- Academic/Craft/ ProfessionalEssential

• HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Specialist knowledge of Histopathology (holds the IBMS Specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology or equivalent)
• Biomedical science degree or equivalent acceptable by HCPC.

Desirable

• Completion of supervisory/leadership course

Skills/AbilitiesEssential

• Ability to organise work and meet deadlines.
• Good technical and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems.
• IT Skills.
• Experience of and relevant competency assessed specimen dissection.

Further TrainingEssential

• Participates in CPD

ExperienceEssential

• Substantial specialist training in a clinical laboratory during which time sufficient knowledge has been acquired to demonstrate competence in the portfolio of specialist training.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
AddressKing’s Mill HospitalMansfield RoadSutton-In-AshfieldNG17 4JLEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

Sutton, Greater London

Job date

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:23:01 GMT

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