Employer: East & South East London NHS Pathology Partnership
Location:
Salary: £30,786 to £37,841 a year per annum inc
Type: Permanent
Expires: 07 Mar 2022
Job summary
East & South East London NHS Pathology Partnership
Cellular Pathology
Registered Band 5 Biomedical Scientist RLH
37.5 Hrs per Week
The East & South East London NHS Pathology Partnership (Pathology Partnership) is a Pathology network formed across three NHS Trusts: Barts Health, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
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Main duties of the job
Barts Health is one of the largest Trusts in the UK, with a turnover in excess of £1.25 billion and a workforce of over 15,000 staff. We have wide range of diagnostic specialities due to an acute teaching hospital environment and diversity of the local population. The Cellular Pathology Division provides diagnostic and screening services for the whole of North East London and has a combined workload of 65,000 histology and 10,000 diagnostic cytology specimens. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team of scientists and Doctors in a modern laboratory and have the opportunity to learn a wide variety of histology techniques. Our facilities are close to underground and DLR services. The laboratory is awaiting confirmation of UKAS accreditation and is HCPC accredited. Our commitment to supporting continuing professional development is evidenced by an excellent training record.
We are looking for a competent and versatile individual with substantive experience in Cellular Pathology to provide technical support to the histology service. To be suitable for this role you must have a degree in Biomedical Science and be registered with the HCPC.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with suitable experience with the appropriate qualification.
Appointment will be subject to references and proof of a good attendance record
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health. The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department may consider Associate Practitioner staff undertaking their HCPC registration portfolio in Histopathology that show potential, under Annex 21 (70% of band 5). They would be required to complete the HCPC Registration portfolio, with external verification. This is expected to be completed within 6 Months from the commencement of employment. If successful, this would lead to a permanent Band 5 Biomedical Scientist position. Failure to achieve successful verification of the HCPC Registration portfolio after this time period will result in the termination of this contract with appropriate notice
For an informal discussion please contact Mr Lee Jefferies (Chief BMS) 0203 2460218
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
oExperience of working in a histology laboratory
Desirable
oPrevious computing experience or VDU work
oPrevious experience in answering and dealing with telephone enquiries
Skills
Essential
oBasic computer keyboard skills
oAble to follow standard operating procedures
oAble to undertake basic histopathology laboratory techniques
oAble to work to deadlines with accuracy
Desirable
oGood keyboard skills
Knowledge
Essential
oIT Literate including use of Microsoft word, data analysis and use of a Laboratory Information Management System
Qualifications
Essential
oBSc Biomedical Science degree
oRegistration with the HCPC
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Contact: Matt Miller
Email: [email protected]