Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
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Job overview
Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Department of Cellular Pathology. The successful candidate must have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology.Candidates who have made a substantial start on the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology and possess significant experience to demonstrate competency at that level may be considered.
The primary role is to serve as a specialist, registered Biomedical Scientist, providing a diagnostic service to clinicians and other users to aid in diagnosis and treatment. This includes conducting scientific work within the laboratory, analysing initial findings, and identifying necessary follow-up actions.
The primary responsibility of this post is to facilitate the implementation of digital pathology.
Additionally, the role involves performing specialist techniques which may include, specimen dissection, diagnostic cytology, andrology and special staining techniques and taking a leadership role within sections of the department.
If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey, apply today to become our Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology!
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Working for our organisation
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria- Full time hours are to work 37.5 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days.
Knowledge Requirements
Essential criteria- Relevant theoretical / practical / scientific knowledge to underpin the technical aspect of a Histopathology laboratory service.
Qualifications- Academic/Craft/ Professional
Essential criteria- HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Specialist knowledge of Histopathology (holds the IBMS Specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology or equivalent)
- Biomedical science degree or equivalent acceptable by HCPC.
- Completion of supervisory/leadership course
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria- Ability to organise work and meet deadlines.
- Good technical and communication skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems.
- IT Skills.
- Experience of and relevant competency assessed specimen dissection.
Further Training
Essential criteria- Participates in CPD
Experience
Essential criteria- Substantial specialist training in a clinical laboratory during which time sufficient knowledge has been acquired to demonstrate competence in the portfolio of specialist training.
- Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.
Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.
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Please note that we no longer accept handwritten/paper applications and that the email address given on your application will be used for all correspondence regarding this post.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Priority for vacancies at the Trust will be given to existing employees of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust whose roles are currently at risk of redundancy due to organisational change.
Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.
In submitting an application, you authorise Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any current and previous NHS Service details and you agree to the Trust obtaining and transferring personal date held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests).This data will be shared using the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and third party systems via an automated process and will only be used for the purposes of maintaining your employment record.
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 invoiced to you once you've commenced employment.The current price of a check is £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced. If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should call or email the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application.
The team is experienced in dealing with sensitive cases and will advise you of the process and what you need to do.
Please note any genuine job offer letters will only be received if you have applied, interviewed, and received a verbal offer from the appointing manager for a vacancy within Sherwood Forest Hospitals. If you receive a job offer and you are not sure of its authenticity, please report it to the following email [email protected]