Associate Practitioner in Biomedical Sciences- Specimen Reception Supervisor

Main area Cellular Pathology Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Early shift , core shift , late shift  Saturday working may be required.) Job
-BCPS-8033957

Employer The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Cellular Pathology Department Town Wednesfield Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/07/2026 08:00

To be an efficient and flexible member of the Histopathology laboratory team providing a high quality diagnostic service through supporting the scientific and technical activities of qualified members of staff.

To have responsibility to assist queries within specimen reception cross site within the BCPS, the Hub site is based at Wolverhampton, receiving work from Walsall Manor Hospitals, Russells Hall Hospital Dudley and Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital.

To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health & Safety and Quality

To participate in the routine duties of the Histopathology Department, as part of a team, under the direction and supervision of Medical Laboratory Assistants ensuring compliance with Departmental Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Take part in the all areas of the Laboratory.

The Black Country Pathology Services is based at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow.

We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards;
The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

We have a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

To manage the BCPS Cellular Pathology Reception and pre and post analytical areas of the Laboratory in accordance with pre-determined policies, procedures, priorities and in the most cost-effective manner whilst maintaining a quality service.

Working with Senior BMSs in assisting with the supervision of reception and overseeing the day‑to‑day workflow within this area ensuring adequate resources are in place.

Attend Specimen Reception meetings across BCPS sites as well as other relevant meetings including Senior and Governance meetings for Cellular Pathology.

Assist new projects, process changes and the introduction of new innovations including IT systems and equipment.

When relevant, be prepared to travel and be present in Specimen Reception sites across BCPS.

Maintain stock and supplies.

The provision of a high standard of administrative and clerical work within the section.

Liaison with the laboratory scientific and technical staff to ensure a smooth delivery of work for the analytical systems.

Ensuring appropriate arrangements for dealing with enquiries and requests from a wide variety of sources (e.g. G.P.s, consultants, other departments, patients and relatives) and for the reception of patients for consultation and tests in the Department are in place.

• GCSE Mathematics and English or equivalent and a basic science based qualification
• IBMS Certificate of competence/ Foundation degree in Biomedical science
• Previous Histopathology laboratory experience in routine laboratory techniques

• Experience in specimen reception
• Awareness of Health and Safety in relation to clinical laboratories
• Awareness of UKAS/Clinical…