Biomedical Scientist (Histopathology) - Registered/Specialist

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems.

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Histopathology service (Royal Hallamshire base) is seeking applications from an enthusiastic and capable individual to work across all sections of the laboratory as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist. Applications from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists (not yet achieved specialist status) are also welcome. Applications from individuals not yet registered with the HCPC but who hold an accredited degree qualification will be considered depending on interest.

Main duties of the job:

• Perform a range of routine and complex histopathology laboratory investigations commensurate with the grade and should have experience in routine histological techniques, non-gynae cytology preparation, immunohistochemistry and dissection.
• As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist you will be expected to perform specialist techniques as part of a small team in the following sub-sections as required: Neuropathology, molecular analysis (platforms - OSNA, Idylla, NGS sequencing), electron microscopy, Mohs micrographic surgery, metabolic bones.
• Take responsibility for your own personal development, deliver staff training as appropriate.
• Work to the defined quality standards for all aspects of the service to satisfy UKAS.

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants' experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6. If recruited as a Trainee, annex 21 Band 5 will apply and a Fixed Term contract will be issued.

Working for our organisation:

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification:

Education and Qualifications:

• IBMS accredited BSC in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
• Completion of IBMS post graduate registration portfolio (Band 5)
• Must hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant specialist subject (Band 6)
• Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory Training and required Laboratory competencies
• Commitment to continuous professional development required to maintain HCPC registration
• Evidence of continued CPD including relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality or training

Experience:

• Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
• Detailed understanding of job content (B6)
• Discipline specific NHS experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory - Histopathology (Band 6)
• Experience in the implementation of new methodologies and/or equipment (Band 6)
• Experience with the UKAS accreditation process (Band 6)
• Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices (Band 6)
• Multi-disciplinary awareness (Band 6)
• Experience with a wide range of laboratory techniques in use across Blood sciences (Band 6)
• Experience working within a laboratory providing local, regional or national tertiary reference facilities (Band 6)
• Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities (Band 6)

Skills and Knowledge:

• Keyboard and basic IT skills
• Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
• Can communicate effectively with staff of all grades
• Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach (Band 6)
• Evidence of good manual dexterity (Band 6)
• Able to follow and work to SOP and Policy (Band 6)
• Ability to work individually and part of a team (Band 6)
• Maintains composure in pressurised situations (Band 6)
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work (Band 6)
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing scientific analysis (Band 6)

Personal Qualities:

• Understand and follow clear instructions
• Commitment to role

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government's rules on skilled worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the skilled worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full-time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.