NHS
Advanced Specialist Biomedical Scientist Histopathology (Band 7)
NHS, Florida, New York, United States
Advanced Specialist Biomedical Scientist Histopathology (Band 7)
We are delighted to seek applications for an Advanced Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Training) with extended tissue dissection in the IPS Histopathology laboratory based on the Bradford Royal Infirmary site . In addition to tissue dissection element of the role the successful candidate will lead in Training for IPS on the
Bradford Royal Infirmary
site. This post is a unique collaboration between IPS and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (AGH), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BRI)and Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high-quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users.
The IPS laboratory on the BRI site receives specimen samples ranging from category A to E. As aAdvanced Specialist BMS with the Diploma in Expert Practice in Histological Dissection, you will work with other Biomedical scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants, as well as other members of the department's clinical team, dealing with a range of specimen types covering sub-specialist areas such as gastrointestinal, gynaecological, head and neck, osteoarticularand urology specimens. You will undertake the role of expert dissector in a range of Histopathology sub-specialities and will achieve competency in the dissection of category A, B and C specimens.
Main duties of the job Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large acute teaching hospital, and the Histology workload is complex and specialist reflecting this. Bradford has a dissection laboratory which serves to support the Trust Consultant Histopathologists in dissection, with onward processing of specimens being prepared on the Airedale site laboratory.
Whilst the role is based at the Bradford site, the successful candidate will be employed by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as part of the joint venture arrangements. Occasional travel to other IPS sites will be required at times, in fulfilment of the role.
About us We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
Cycle to Work
Travel Scheme
Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
Onsite Nursery
Buying and Selling Annual Leave
Car Leasing
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Health and Wellbeing
Extensive Reward Scheme
Counselling Service
Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
Committed to Quality of Care
Compassion
Working together for patients
Improving Lives
Everyone Counts
Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of Histopathology and must have HCPC Registration, hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent, must have the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histopathological Dissection plus a minimum of three years post registration and be a Member/Fellow of the Institute ofBiomedical Sciences.
The department in conjunction with BTHFT will support and guide the training, the candidate is expected to liaise with the Consultant staff, Advanced/Expert Practitioners and motivate themselves via self-directed learning.
Previous experience of the use and maintenance of documentation such as SOPs and Audits would be desirable.
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications
HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Histopathology or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent level
Relevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Status (MSc)
Membership of profession body such as IBMS
Holds a General Management Qualification
Experience
Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge
Experience of working within a Histopathology laboratory
Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
Experience of Pathology IT systems
Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
Experience of training junior staff
Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies
Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines
Experience of other specialist areas within Histopathology
Human Resource management experience and skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
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Bradford Royal Infirmary
site. This post is a unique collaboration between IPS and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (AGH), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BRI)and Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high-quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and service users.
The IPS laboratory on the BRI site receives specimen samples ranging from category A to E. As aAdvanced Specialist BMS with the Diploma in Expert Practice in Histological Dissection, you will work with other Biomedical scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants, as well as other members of the department's clinical team, dealing with a range of specimen types covering sub-specialist areas such as gastrointestinal, gynaecological, head and neck, osteoarticularand urology specimens. You will undertake the role of expert dissector in a range of Histopathology sub-specialities and will achieve competency in the dissection of category A, B and C specimens.
Main duties of the job Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large acute teaching hospital, and the Histology workload is complex and specialist reflecting this. Bradford has a dissection laboratory which serves to support the Trust Consultant Histopathologists in dissection, with onward processing of specimens being prepared on the Airedale site laboratory.
Whilst the role is based at the Bradford site, the successful candidate will be employed by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as part of the joint venture arrangements. Occasional travel to other IPS sites will be required at times, in fulfilment of the role.
About us We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
Cycle to Work
Travel Scheme
Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
Onsite Nursery
Buying and Selling Annual Leave
Car Leasing
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Health and Wellbeing
Extensive Reward Scheme
Counselling Service
Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
Committed to Quality of Care
Compassion
Working together for patients
Improving Lives
Everyone Counts
Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of Histopathology and must have HCPC Registration, hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent, must have the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histopathological Dissection plus a minimum of three years post registration and be a Member/Fellow of the Institute ofBiomedical Sciences.
The department in conjunction with BTHFT will support and guide the training, the candidate is expected to liaise with the Consultant staff, Advanced/Expert Practitioners and motivate themselves via self-directed learning.
Previous experience of the use and maintenance of documentation such as SOPs and Audits would be desirable.
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications
HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Histopathology or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent level
Relevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Status (MSc)
Membership of profession body such as IBMS
Holds a General Management Qualification
Experience
Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge
Experience of working within a Histopathology laboratory
Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
Experience of Pathology IT systems
Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
Experience of training junior staff
Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies
Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines
Experience of other specialist areas within Histopathology
Human Resource management experience and skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
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