A post is available in the Histopathology Department. This post presents an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team working in a busy modern teaching hospital laboratory. The department has a workload of around 61 000 surgical requests per year and covers a wide range of routine and specialised services. The immunocytochemistry section processes over 50 000 routine diagnostic slides per year as well as carrying out immunohistochemistry companion diagnostics and skin immunofluorescence. We have repertoire of over 100 antibodies in use. The section also undertakes a number of solid tumour molecular diagnostics including single point PCR analysis, FISH and CISH. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a committed team of office, laboratory and Consultant Pathologist staff. The immunocytochemistry service is a rapidly developing are of the service. The post holder will play a crucial role if further developing the service and its staff. The department encourages active professional development and further educational activities. The service is expanding Biomedical Scientist advanced dissection and Biomedical Scientist reporting roles. The service is also currently developing digital pathology reporting, and is progressing towards full digital reporting. We also use CEREBRO specimen tracking system. The option of a relocation package up to £8000 and up to 2 days relocation leave is available to eligible candidates, terms and conditions apply. Main duties of the job The Post holder will play a key role in the following areas: • Work as a senior specialist BMS in the immunocytochemistry/molecular pathology services. • Carry out and report solid tumour PCR analyses • Screen and report breast cancer HER2 FISH cases. • Support the general management of the Histopathology service. • Carry out audits, appraisals, and sickness monitoring procedures. • Support staff CPD. 1 The post holder will work autonomously and in partnership with the Chief BMS section lead to supervise the delivery of high quality specialist immunocytochemistry and solid tumour molecular diagnostics. 2 The post holder will (after undergoing training and competency assessment) undertake breast cancer HER2 FISH scoring and reporting. 3 The post holder will be involved in service developments, such as the commissioning of new diagnostic tests, within one of the most rapidly evolving areas of cellular pathology. About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: • Flexible working hours • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service • Multi Faith prayer room • Discounted gym memberships • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support • On-site Nursery • On-site cafes offering staff discounts • Support in career development • Flexible staff bank • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Qualifications Essential • MSc in Biomedical Sciences or other relevant subject or higher specialist diploma in cellular pathology from the IBMS. • Specialist Diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) or equivalent • State Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). Experience Essential • Extensive experience and knowledge of carrying out higher specialist activities within the fields of immunohistochemistry, genomics and molecular biology • Has extensive experience of managing teams in a high throughput clinical service. • Has developed advanced specialist technical knowledge in the field of immunocytochemistry along with knowledge and understanding of pathological conditions, the application of immunocytochemical procedures in diagnosis and treatment of disease, knowledge and recognition of normal/abnormal tissues microscopically • Has advanced specialist understanding of current molecular testing strategies within cellular pathology laboratories Skills Essential • Can communicate effectively with all levels of staff and service users Attitude, aptitude Essential • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUHs PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion