An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Cellular Pathology Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton.
The department receives approximately 34,000 Histology requests and 5,000 Diagnostic cytology requests per annum and provides a service for a wide variety of specialities, which include Renal Medicine, Oncology, Breast Pathology, and Paediatrics as well as to the Brighton & Sussex Medical School.
Applications are invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists currently working in a Cellular Pathology department.
This post would suit an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail are essential requirements.
This position will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and the post-holder will be held accountable to the HR policies and procedures of University Hospitals Sussex.
Routine opening hours of the Cellular Pathology department are 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings on a rotational basis.
Applicants must have demonstrable registration experience in Histology and must be currently working in a UKAS accredited Cellular Pathology laboratory.
Applicants whose sole laboratory experience is within a university setting need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The post involves regular rotation and participation in different sections of the laboratory including Cut Up, Embedding, Main Laboratory, Special stains, and Immunocytochemistry.
Following training, the post holder will also be expected to participate in transfer cut up, frozen sections, Immunocytochemistry, and molecular microtomy.
As a Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will undertake a range of complex investigations to assist in the diagnosis of disease and monitoring of treatment. These investigations include manual, semi-automated, and automated techniques on specialised analytical equipment.
The post holder must maintain professional registration, demonstrating high professional standards of knowledge and competency by undertaking personal continuing professional development. They must also participate in the training and development of other staff.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in all aspects of routine work in the cellular pathology (histology and cytology) department working independently and as part of a team. Undertake basic routine maintenance on instruments to ensure correct functioning. Perform the checking and labelling of cellular pathology specimens, resolving any issues identified by junior staff, using knowledge and experience to comment on the suitability of samples if required. Use cellular pathology and medical knowledge to prioritise specimens received in the department. Participate in the dissection of tissue samples that fall into the Royal College of Pathologists group A and B categories. Participate in internal quality control of cases before issuing to the pathologist. Use specialist knowledge to determine when further investigations are required on cellular pathology samples.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
HCPC registration and IBMS approved Biomedical Science degree. 12 months + current practical experience in a UKAS accredited Cellular Pathology department. Demonstrable experience in microtomy and embedding of routine specimens.
Desirable
Competent in key special stain techniques. Competent in cutting cores and mega blocks at microtomy. Experience in digital pathology scanning. Competent at biopsy cut up.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
279-6825744-DEC24 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The department receives approximately 34,000 Histology requests and 5,000 Diagnostic cytology requests per annum and provides a service for a wide variety of specialities, which include Renal Medicine, Oncology, Breast Pathology, and Paediatrics as well as to the Brighton & Sussex Medical School.
Applications are invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists currently working in a Cellular Pathology department.
This post would suit an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail are essential requirements.
This position will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and the post-holder will be held accountable to the HR policies and procedures of University Hospitals Sussex.
Routine opening hours of the Cellular Pathology department are 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings on a rotational basis.
Applicants must have demonstrable registration experience in Histology and must be currently working in a UKAS accredited Cellular Pathology laboratory.
Applicants whose sole laboratory experience is within a university setting need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The post involves regular rotation and participation in different sections of the laboratory including Cut Up, Embedding, Main Laboratory, Special stains, and Immunocytochemistry.
Following training, the post holder will also be expected to participate in transfer cut up, frozen sections, Immunocytochemistry, and molecular microtomy.
As a Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will undertake a range of complex investigations to assist in the diagnosis of disease and monitoring of treatment. These investigations include manual, semi-automated, and automated techniques on specialised analytical equipment.
The post holder must maintain professional registration, demonstrating high professional standards of knowledge and competency by undertaking personal continuing professional development. They must also participate in the training and development of other staff.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in all aspects of routine work in the cellular pathology (histology and cytology) department working independently and as part of a team. Undertake basic routine maintenance on instruments to ensure correct functioning. Perform the checking and labelling of cellular pathology specimens, resolving any issues identified by junior staff, using knowledge and experience to comment on the suitability of samples if required. Use cellular pathology and medical knowledge to prioritise specimens received in the department. Participate in the dissection of tissue samples that fall into the Royal College of Pathologists group A and B categories. Participate in internal quality control of cases before issuing to the pathologist. Use specialist knowledge to determine when further investigations are required on cellular pathology samples.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
HCPC registration and IBMS approved Biomedical Science degree. 12 months + current practical experience in a UKAS accredited Cellular Pathology department. Demonstrable experience in microtomy and embedding of routine specimens.
Desirable
Competent in key special stain techniques. Competent in cutting cores and mega blocks at microtomy. Experience in digital pathology scanning. Competent at biopsy cut up.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
279-6825744-DEC24 #J-18808-Ljbffr
