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Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
* Take an active role in departmental education activities including supervision and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
* Be responsible for the evaluation and implementation of new equipment, methods and practices for the section as appropriate.
* Maintain expert knowledge of current technological and scientific developments.
* Senior point of contact for emergencies in the designated area.
* Maintain continual professional education and promote lifelong learning for managed staff.
* To work to the defined quality standards for all aspects of the service e.g. United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) and all the standards this encompasses.
* The post holder will be expected to work with the Dissection lead/Advanced Biomedical Scientist responsible for Specimen Reception and Dissection regarding supervision of staff and scheduling of dissection sessions.
* To review the performance of staff in consultation with the Quality and Training Manager and make recommendations for development and further training.
* To provide documentation and quality data as required for the Quality Management System.
* To deliver training to Biomedical Scientist staff, other staff grades (including medical staff and clinical scientists) and placement students, and to maintain relevant training records both for the dissection section and within general Histology.
* To participate in research and trials support, including tissue sampling, the evaluation of research portfolios and the provision of tissue for external research and trials.
* To create, maintain and review relevant Standard Operating Procedures. This includes writing Standard Operating Procedures electronically using the document control procedure.
* To promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training.
* To assist with aspects of Health and Safety monitoring and Risk Assessments. To ensure all equipment and procedures are fit for purpose.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
Essential Criteria
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
Training & Qualifications
* BSc in Biomedical Sciences or other IBMS accredited degree.
* Hold HCPC registration.
* Must hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or equivalent.
* Must hold an MSc level qualification or demonstrate equivalent experience.
* Must hold the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection.
* Must hold the IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma (ASD) or have significant relevant experience of dissection of RCPath category D & E Histological specimens and show significant progression through an ASD.
Desirable criteria
* Other relevant courses with regards to H&S, supervision, quality or training.
Experience
* Detailed understanding of job content.
* Experience and advanced knowledge of a range of histology techniques including but not limited to tissue fixation; frozen sections, tissue processing, tissue decalcification, fat clearance, image capture for multiple specimen types.
* Significant practical experience of dissection of category D & E specimens.
* Substantial post‑registration experience in an ISO 15189 accredited NHS histology laboratory.
* Experience of training staff in complex histological dissection procedures.
Communication and relationship skills
* Ability to work with other staff to improve and develop working practices.
* Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities and supervisory skills personal knowledge and research findings.
Analytical and Judgement skills
* Full understanding and compliance with health and safety protocols.
* Ability to maintain focus despite background noise and interruptions.
* Ability to concentrate for long periods.
* Understand and follow complex instructions.
* Ability to interpret complex radiological images and clinical histories for histopathological correlation.
Planning and organisation skills
* Ability to work undirected and autonomously making judgements on workflow.
* Maintains composure in pressurised situations.
* Evidence of effective time management skills.
* Evidence of a methodical approach.
* Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work and readjust priorities accordingly.
* Ability to undertake clinical audit and present findings.
Physical Skills
* Must have excellent keyboard and IT skills.
* Dissection requires acute hand/eye coordination, physical dexterity, manipulation of fine tools.
Equality and Diversity
* Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
* Commitment to undertake any further training required to develop the post holder's own practice in line with new and evolving dissection standards and techniques.
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
Documents to download
* Job Description and Spec (PDF, 568.3KB)
* 8a Advanced Scientist Dissector PS (PDF, 544.3KB)
* Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
* Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)
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