Job summary
- Main area
- Histopathology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6 or will consider Band 5 role with appropriate experience
- Contract
- Permanent: (or Band 5 BMS Development post)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 241-284DS-25
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Farnworth
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pa or [Band 5 £29970-£36483 considered]
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/06/2025
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology
NHS AfC: Band 6 or will consider Band 5 role with appropriate experience
Job overview
Full time 37.5 hours per week
We have a permanent contract available for a candidate with relevant experience in Histopathology to work within our Cellular Pathology department at Royal Bolton Hospital.
The department has UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 and is the 7th best Histopathology Dept in the country for Turn Around times.
We will consider applications for a Band 5 BMS development role for a suitably qualified candidate with suitable experience within the NHS.
The post holder will support the department to maintain the provision of a high quality, reliable diagnostic Cellular pathology Services within the trust.
Those shortlisted for interview will be required to attend in person due to the requirement to undertake a practical microtomy test.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve the routine processing of tissue samples and non-gynae specimens. The successful candidates will be expected to adhere to and maintain protocols within the department, in line with ISO 15189 standards. You will work as part of a team of highly dedicated scientific staff to ensure the accuracy and quality of a range of tests throughout the department. You will be responsible for performing internal and external quality assurance and investigating test failures. You will perform specialist automated and manual tests and will be involved in auditing processes, reagent control, and maintenance of equipment. You will be required to participate in the departmental rota.
If appointed as a Band 6, you will have daily responsibilities for managing a sub section of the laboratory.
Working for our organisation
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. The CQC has rated us as Good with Outstanding leadership. We have good clinical performance and sound operations that are rooted in patient safety and a highly engaged workforce whose dedication to patient care creates a warm and welcoming working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role will involve the routine processing of tissue samples and non-gynae specimens. It will involve undertaking Small biopsy transfer (Band 5) and undertaking some Category B & C BMS lead dissection (Band 6). You will also be involved with assisting with Consultant/BMS led dissection via the accurate transcription of sample descriptions and recording of procedures in the LIMS system. You will be involved in processing of patient samples using Epredia REVOS processors. You will be required to embed and section a range of Histopathology and PM tissues. You will undertake specialist techniques such as the manual performance of Special Stains and automated IHC using Roche Bench Mark Ultras. You will participate in IQC and EQA processes to ensure the quality and reliability of tests. You will utilise the departmental LIMS to maintain accurate and reliable patient records. You will need to acknowledge and manage documents through the use of the QPulse.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (or equivalent acceptable to the IBMS/HCPC/AHCS).
- IBMS Specialist Diploma
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or equivalent (Evidence of proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets etc.)
Other
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable criteria
- Able to work flexible hours according to the needs of the departmental rotas
- Evidence of working under pressure
- Able to work within a team or on own initiative
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written and oral communication skills (GCSE English Grade C or above or equivalent)
- Able to deal with multiple tasks and to meet deadlines/proritise work.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of problem solving equipment and QC failures
- Motivated to learn new skills
- Able to demonstrate working to a consistently high standard, maintaining attention to detail
Experience
Essential criteria
- Practical experience of all aspects of routine Histology techniques in an NHS laboratory including embedding and microtomy
- Experience of training staff and undertaking competency assessments of others
- Evidence of undertaking small biopsy transfer (Cat A)
Desirable criteria
- LEAN methodology experience
- Training qualification
- Experience of performing BMS lead dissection (Cat B & C)
- Evidence of performing staff appraisals
- Evidence of the practical use of Pathology LIMS, QMS and digital dictation systems
- Evidence of experience of undertaking audits
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Theoretical knowledge in Cellular Pathology commensurate with HCPC registration and completion of the Specialist Portfolio
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Knowledge of UKAS ISO 15189: 2022 standards
- Evidence of experience of undertaking COSHH and Risk Assessments
- Practical involvement in UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracy Eastland
- Job title
- Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204390390
- Additional information
Contact Tracy Eastland on 01204-390390 (extension 143606) for more information on the role.
Alternatively contact Mark Aylin, Histopathology Section manager on 01204-390390 (extension 144588) to arrange a site visit to look around the dept.
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