Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals with a proven background of working in a Cellular Pathology environment, with the associated education and competency, to join this friendly, well-equipped Cellular Pathology department. The laboratory processes approximately 28,000 samples per year, providing essential services to the Hywel Dda University Health Board.
The post holder will work alongside the wider Cellular Pathology team to fulfil the daily operational requirements of this busy department. The central Histology laboratory service is situated on the Glangwili Hospital site in Carmarthen with a small satellite team based at the Prince Philip Hospital Llanelli. This role will require occasional working between sites.
The post holder will be educated to an appropriate MSc level or have equivalent experience with an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Histology, be up to date with developments in their discipline and be able to demonstrate relevant CPD in accordance with HCPC.
The post holder will have extensive relevant experience in Histology with a significant number of years experience working in NHS laboratories.
Main duties of the job The successful post holder will section manage and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Histology section of the Cellular Pathology Laboratory. They will be responsible for providing specialist advice to users of the service, evaluating new methodologies, developing, growing and optimising the service in conjunction with Cellular Pathology Service Manager and Consultant staff.
The successful candidate will also be jointly responsible for the management of staff absence and annual leave. The post holder will be responsible for the development of the service and ensuring that it is robust and responsive to the needs of our users. They will provide professional, technical and managerial leadership to all staff in Histology and will be responsible for training, assessing and ensuring competence, monitoring work practice, in accordance with agreed standards as set by United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) Limited.
About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 17/1/2025.
Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential BSc Honours Degree (or equivalent) recognised for State Registration Registration with Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). MSc in Biomedical Science, or equivalent qualification/experience. Evidence of ongoing participation in CPD. Good knowledge of current professional issues.
Desirable Fellowship of The Institute of Biomedical Science Certificate in Supervisory Management
Experience Essential In depth experience and wide understanding and practice of Cellular Pathology techniques. Evidence of supervisory practice within a laboratory setting. Training and experience in IHC and dissection.
Desirable Understanding of complex specialist laboratory techniques
Other Essential Ability to travel within geographical area as required. Flexible to meet needs of the service
Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Glangwili General Hospital Dolgwili Road Carmarthen SA31 2AF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 100-HS034-1224 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The post holder will work alongside the wider Cellular Pathology team to fulfil the daily operational requirements of this busy department. The central Histology laboratory service is situated on the Glangwili Hospital site in Carmarthen with a small satellite team based at the Prince Philip Hospital Llanelli. This role will require occasional working between sites.
The post holder will be educated to an appropriate MSc level or have equivalent experience with an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Histology, be up to date with developments in their discipline and be able to demonstrate relevant CPD in accordance with HCPC.
The post holder will have extensive relevant experience in Histology with a significant number of years experience working in NHS laboratories.
Main duties of the job The successful post holder will section manage and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Histology section of the Cellular Pathology Laboratory. They will be responsible for providing specialist advice to users of the service, evaluating new methodologies, developing, growing and optimising the service in conjunction with Cellular Pathology Service Manager and Consultant staff.
The successful candidate will also be jointly responsible for the management of staff absence and annual leave. The post holder will be responsible for the development of the service and ensuring that it is robust and responsive to the needs of our users. They will provide professional, technical and managerial leadership to all staff in Histology and will be responsible for training, assessing and ensuring competence, monitoring work practice, in accordance with agreed standards as set by United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) Limited.
About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 17/1/2025.
Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential BSc Honours Degree (or equivalent) recognised for State Registration Registration with Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). MSc in Biomedical Science, or equivalent qualification/experience. Evidence of ongoing participation in CPD. Good knowledge of current professional issues.
Desirable Fellowship of The Institute of Biomedical Science Certificate in Supervisory Management
Experience Essential In depth experience and wide understanding and practice of Cellular Pathology techniques. Evidence of supervisory practice within a laboratory setting. Training and experience in IHC and dissection.
Desirable Understanding of complex specialist laboratory techniques
Other Essential Ability to travel within geographical area as required. Flexible to meet needs of the service
Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Glangwili General Hospital Dolgwili Road Carmarthen SA31 2AF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 100-HS034-1224 #J-18808-Ljbffr
