Applications are invited for a senior Biomedical Scientist and Team Leader within Histology. The successful applicants will lead within the main laboratory area and will have an active role within training as a training officer for cellular pathology. The role also involves staff management and assisting with procurement for the department.
Applicants will be expected to be a member or fellow of the IBMS, hold HCPC registration with 3 years post-registration experience. A post graduate qualification in leadership or management would be highly considered.
The service operates 07:00-19:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00-16:00 Saturday and Sunday. The main tasks include:
* Providing day to day management of the histology laboratory in collaboration with other team leaders and the histology laboratory manager.
* Providing all line management duties for the histology laboratory team being managed.
* Facilitating the provision of the clinical technical services of the histology laboratory by supervising and instructing staff and maintaining resources.
* Communicating to the Laboratory Manager such information as is required to maintain the continuing provision of the services.
* Communicating to and assisting the Laboratory Manager with personnel or personnel related problems.
* Deputising for the Laboratory Manager in their absence.
* Undertaking training of scientific and support staff.
* Maintaining adequate consumable and reagent stock levels.
* Acting as a training officer for the department.
The ideal candidate will have:
* IBMS Specialist diploma in histopathology.
* Relevant post registration experience in a histopathology laboratory.
* In depth specialist knowledge of histology.
* Evidence of practical experience in non-gynae cytology, immunocytochemistry, renal and muscle biopsies.
* Previous supervisory experience.
* Experience of in-house training of staff.
* Experience in managing health and safety.
* In depth specialist knowledge of histology.
* Demonstrate knowledge of patient confidentiality.
* Working knowledge of computers.
* Understand and implement quality assurance.
* Understanding of the need for health and safety in relation to themselves and others.
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL) is the largest provider of pathology services in the Northwest. Our vision is to pioneer new technologies and ways of working that better inform decisions about a person's health, by providing greater access to specialist diagnostic services.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience.
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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