Job Summary
Applications are invited from Trainee Biomedical Scientists to work in the department of Cellular Pathology, of the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. Candidates must:
- Hold an accredited IBMS degree
- Complete the IBMS certificate of achievement portfolio and achieve HCPC registration within 12 months
Candidates that will be completing the IBMS registration portfolio in house will be salaried at band 4 rate.
We will accept applications from trainee candidates with a IBMS Registration Portfolio and no Cellular Pathology experience. These candidates will be salaried at band 4 rate until fully trained in cellular pathology techniques (within 12 Months)
The Cellular Pathology department at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust has a workload of 35,000 requests per annum, 3000 non Gynae and 1000 Andrology samples. The department carries out a full range of diagnostic testing including immunocytochemistry.
We are looking for enthusiastic; self-motivated individuals with good communication skills who has the ability to work as a team member. You will be required to maintain a high degree of professional standards and adherence to patient confidentiality is paramount.
The candidate will be encouraged to help develop the Cellular Pathology department to offer a cost effective and comprehensive service befitting a major provider of pathology services.
Main duties of the job
To carry out the scientific and technical work of the Cellular Pathology department following defined protocols.
To carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within the department as required by senior biomedical staff and working within Health Professions Council standards of proficiency for Biomedical Scientists.
To take part in any training required to maintain an up to date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas in which they work.
To help to ensure that all work is carried out to the standards necessary for UKAS/ISO Accreditation.
Required to operate sophisticated, automated laboratory equipment and perform manual and automated techniques.
Carry out routine maintenance and operation of equipment for the department.
To communicate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff.
To write departmental and implement Trust wide/departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
To provide a high quality and timely service.
To avoid waste and work in a cost effective way at all times.
To identify problems within the areas that they are working and report them to their manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within the department as required by senior biomedical staff and working within Health Professions Council standards of proficiency for Biomedical Scientists.
To carry out testing on a range of bodily fluids and tissues many of which may be highly infectious and extremely unpleasant.
To deal with any spillages of noxious and toxic chemicals and bodily fluids according to standard operating procedures.
To carry out a range of routine technical tasks using analytical skills The range of tasks will be dependent on the area in which you are working.
To work independently as required by managers, either as part of the out of hour’s service provision or during the normal working day.
To follow quality control procedures as set out in the departmental instructions.
To attempt to solve analytical and technical problems encountered while working independently.
To interpret clinical information on request forms to ensure appropriate tests are carried out.
To carry out technical validation of assays and investigations and to produce reports for clinical validation as appropriate.
To work accurately and precisely in a conscientious, disciplined and flexible way.
To maintain high technical standards and ensure that such areas in which they work are kept clean and tidy.
To carry out routine and emergency maintenance and calibration of equipment both inside and outside the department as appropriate, and to identify problems associated with equipment used to your managers.
To assist in senior staff in the evaluation of new methods and equipment.
To conduct audit in line with CPA guidelines and to participate in other internal and external audit activity as required.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- A reasonable knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in working within a Pathology department.
- Must understand the nature of patient confidentiality.
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- A wide knowledge of Health and Safety law and its application to Pathology.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to work unsupervised if required.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
- Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with patients and all levels of staff inside and outside Pathology.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work well within a small team.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Enthusiasm for work.
- Enthusiasm to undertake appropriate training as required to facilitate service developments.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Friendly and approachable.
Qualifications
Essential
- An Accredited Institute of Biomedical Science degree and HCPC registration.
- For the Trainee position the HCPC registration/IBMS registration portfolio can be studied in house and must be completed within 1 year.
Desirable
- Suitable Qualifications in Information Technology (e.g. CLAIT/ECDL).
- Suitable Qualifications in Health and Safety.
Experience
Essential
- Must have proven post registration experience of working in a hospital Cellular Pathology department including: Embedding and microtomy, Special Stains and Immunohistochemistry.
- For the Trainee position, the candidate must have experience of working in a hospital Cellular Pathology department. The above tasks will be developed in house.
Desirable
- Experience of preparation and interpretation of Andrology specimens.
- Experience of simple transfer of specimens.
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.
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).
Closing Date: 19 January 2025
