NHS

Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology (Band 5)


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Pay28,407.00 - 34,581.00 / year
LocationBradford/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: C9423-24-0202?language=en&page=575&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      LOCATION: Histopathology Department, Bradford Royal Infirmary.

      Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Harrogate and 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 Department of Histopathology is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, well- motivated HCPC Registered Band 5 BMS who has recent experience of a functional Histopathology laboratory. This post will be for a fixed term of 12 months.

      The Department of Histology is ISO15189:2012 accredited and is also a recognised HCPC / IBMS training laboratory. The successful candidate should be willing to participate in all areas of the laboratory where possible and be able to identify and be involved in service improvement. They will be expected to work flexibly so that staff cover is maintained during the core working hours of the department.

      The post will be based at Bradford Royal Infirmary. The candidate will liaise with the senior BMS to ensure specimens are triaged appropriately and perform simple transfer in line with their scope of practice. Additionally, they will perform the collection and preparation of Renal Biopsies as well as assisting with pathologist cut ups.

      Main duties of the job

      To work in the various areas of the Histopathology Department under the direction of the Section Leader providing an efficient, safe and high quality technical service. This will include the provision of technical advice to clinical staff.

      To work as part of the Pathology team providing mutual support at all times ensuring that work is completed and that equipment is maintained appropriately. This may involve liaising with service engineers to resolve complex issues.

      To liaise with other health care professionals and agencies to provide advice.

      To undertake and comply with all departmental standard operating procedures and quality standards with regard to work selection and methods.

      For full details of the job role please see attached Job Description.

      About us

      Integrated Pathology Solutions is the joint venture formed in 2017 between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Pathology departments. Both hospitals are high-performing Trusts providing acute and specialist outreach services for local people.The Department of Histology is ISO15189:2012 accredited and is a recognised IBMS training laboratory.

      Date posted

      11 April 2024

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 5

      Salary

      £28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      12 months

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      423-6194658

      Job locations

      Bradford Royal Infirmary

      Duckworth Lane

      Bradford

      BD9 6RJ


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Holds HCPC State Registration
      • BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent.

      Desirable

      • Membership of profession body such as IBMS

      Experience

      Essential

      • Discipline specific experience and knowledge
      • Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
      • Experience of Pathology IT systems
      • Experience of Pathology Quality management systems

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in a NHS Histopathology laboratory

      Other

      Essential

      • Ability to take part in working rotas including overnight on-call, weekends and bank holidays
      • Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and standards

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
      • Organisational skills
      • Good Communication skills
      • Attention to detail
      • Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure.
      • Team player and able to work with a minimum of supervision
      • Ability to supervise junior staff and monitor performance. Also assist in their training.
      • Analytical and judgemental skills
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Holds HCPC State Registration
      • BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent.

      Desirable

      • Membership of profession body such as IBMS

      Experience

      Essential

      • Discipline specific experience and knowledge
      • Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
      • Experience of Pathology IT systems
      • Experience of Pathology Quality management systems

      Desirable

      • Experience of working in a NHS Histopathology laboratory

      Other

      Essential

      • Ability to take part in working rotas including overnight on-call, weekends and bank holidays
      • Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and standards

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
      • Organisational skills
      • Good Communication skills
      • Attention to detail
      • Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure.
      • Team player and able to work with a minimum of supervision
      • Ability to supervise junior staff and monitor performance. Also assist in their training.
      • Analytical and judgemental 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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Bradford Royal Infirmary

      Duckworth Lane

      Bradford

      BD9 6RJ


      Employer's website

      https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Bradford Royal Infirmary

      Duckworth Lane

      Bradford

      BD9 6RJ


      Employer's website

      https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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