Senior Biomedical Scientist Expert Practitioner in Dissection

Job summary

The Cellular Pathology department at Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Biomedical Scientist Expert Practitioner with a focus on quality and patient safety. You will be joining a friendly, supportive team and we encourage further development. The department is committed to quality and improvement and is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong leadership skills.

They will be HCPC registered, with an IBMS Diploma in Histological Dissection and a MSc in Biomedical Science (Cellular Pathology option) or Higher Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or a Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science or relevant experience. Applicants will be considered who are currently undertaking the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection and will obtain a band 7 on completion of their training and achieving their diploma while carrying out senior duties in the department.

• To examine, prepare for dissection and dissect a range of specimens commensurate with the appointee's training and experience along the guidelines set by the consultant histopathologists.
• To work with the laboratory manager and other senior staff to maintain an efficient and effective department with high morale and standards of in-service training.
• To deputise for the cellular pathology laboratory manager if required.
• To be responsible for monitoring all aspects of the pathology quality management system within the cellular pathology laboratory.
• To be responsible for all aspects of training and competency within the cellular pathology department and mortuary in collaboration with the departmental manager and other senior staff.
• To be responsible for all health and safety aspects of the cellular pathology department and mortuary in collaboration with the laboratory manager and other senior staff.

• To actively participate in the routine and developmental work of the department including histology, non‑gynae cytology, andrology and mortuary, and new techniques as they are introduced.
• To supervise and co‑coordinate the activities of the BMS, trainee BMS, associate practitioners, MLA, secretarial and mortuary staff within the cellular pathology department.
• To monitor the performance of all subordinate staff within the department, including internal quality control, and to demonstrate and maintain the standards expected of others.

Essential

• State registration with the HCPC
• Degree in Biomedical Science
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology and IBMS Higher Specialist postgraduate portfolio in cellular pathology, or MSc in cellular pathology, or Fellowship status of the Institute of Biomedical Science, or equivalent knowledge and experience
• IBMS Diploma of Extended Practice in Histological Dissection

Desirable

• Management, Quality and Training qualification

Essential

• Significant recent experience in dissection within cellular pathology
• Significant recent experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology
• Significant recent experience in the National Health Service or equivalent health care organisation
• Experience of quality management systems and ISO 15189 standards
• Active participation in service development
• Supervision and training of MLA, associate practitioners, trainee BMS and BMS staff
• Experience of laboratory and clinical audit
• Knowledge of all areas of the cellular pathology department
• Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development
• Significant knowledge of dissection protocols

Essential

• Must be organised and have excellent time management and communication skills
• Experience of leading a team
• Staff management experience

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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