16 Oct
Barts Health NHS Trust
London
Job description
Job overview
East & South East London NHS Pathology Partnership
Cellular Pathology
Registered Band 5 Biomedical Scientist RLH
37.5 Hrs per Week, fixed term contract for 3 years (Sept 24-Sept 27)
The East & South East London NHS Pathology Partnership (Pathology Partnership) is a Pathology network formed across three NHS Trusts : Barts Health, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
Barts Health is one of the largest Trusts in the UK, with a turnover in excess of £1.25 billion and a workforce of over 15,000 staff.
We have wide range of diagnostic specialities due to an acute teaching hospital environment and diversity of the local population.
The Cellular Pathology Division provides diagnostic and screening services for the whole of North East London and has a combined workload of 70,000 histology and 5,000 non-gynae cytology specimens.
The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team of scientists and Doctors in a modern laboratory and have the opportunity to learn a wide variety of histology techniques.
Our facilities are close to underground and DLR services. The laboratory has UKAS accreditation and is HCPC accredited.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a competent and versatile individual with substantive experience in Cellular Pathology to provide technical support to the histology service.
To be suitable for this role you must have a degree in Biomedical Science and be registered with the HCPC.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with suitable experience with the appropriate qualification.
Appointment will be subject to references and proof of a good attendance record.
Working for our organisation
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
- Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry;
- Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology,
non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services;
Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020 / 21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa.
822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
For both documents, please view the attachment / s below
For an informal discussion please contact Mr Lee Jeffries (Chief Specialist BMS Histology) 0203 246 0218
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience post HCPC registration in Cellular Pathology laboratory
- Experience of working with Laboratory Information Management System
Desirable criteria
- Experience of staff training
- Experience of digital pathology
Skills
Essential criteria
- Basic computer keyboard skills
- Able to follow standard operating procedures
- Numeracy and literacy
- Able to undertake basic histopathology laboratory techniques
- Able to work to deadlines with accuracy
- Able to work under pressure
- Good communication skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- IT Literate including use of Microsoft word and data analysis
- Up to date knowledge of advances in histopathology
- Familiar with laboratory health and safety issues
- Knowledge of Quality Management and the processes involved
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- IBMS Accredited BSc Biomedical Science degree
- Completed registration portfolio
- Registration with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to undertake house-keeping duties’
- Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
- Able to work independently and work within a team of mixed skills and abilities
- Able to organise and prioritise own work activities
- Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids,
tissue, organs or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
- The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience
▶️ Biomedical Scientist
🖊️ Barts Health NHS Trust
📍 London