Senior Biomedical Scientist (Training Officer)

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Biomedical Scientist, Training Officer, to join the friendly team in the Cellular Pathology department at Broomfield Hospital.

Cellular Pathology at Broomfield Hospital is a busy department that incorporates Histology and Non-gynae sample preparations. The department handles approximately 30,000 specimens p.a. (including non-gynae cytology) and specialises in Breast, urology, skin, H&N and upper GI.

The laboratory is working towards accreditation and is licensed by HTA.

You will be required to participate in all areas of the department, on a rotational basis. The post-holder will be required to obtain and maintain competency in all relevant aspects of the laboratory.

You will be required to manage staff training and development and to organise a robust and fluid work flow to aid TAT and Trust directives

To work as part of a team to provide a high quality, cost effective and timely Histology service, as required by the Trust and its users.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties of the job

• To manage training and a smooth, effective workflow through the department to facilitate departmental and Trust guidelines whilst ensuring safe service delivery and maintenance of expected TATs.
• To work as part of a team to provide a high quality, cost effective and timely Histology service, as required by the Trust and service users.
• To participate in all aspects of the histology department, using technical expertise to a high standard throughout all investigations and meeting deadlines as required for subsequent patient care.
• To ensure that the demands of the department are managed to facilitate a high quality of work with an efficient workflow.
• To be involved in, and in some cases responsible for, service developments.
• To manage and support in the training of trainee BMS staff, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants and contribute to their development.
• To participate in recruitment of staff. To carry out appraisal of staff.
• To be responsible for QC and QA in area of responsibility, ensuring non-conformances are investigated, documented and changes to practice identified where necessary, in association with the Quality Lead.
• To participate in and undertake audit.
• To be responsible for writing and maintaining SOPs in area of responsibility.
• To report, investigate and monitor errors and incidents as per policies.
• To be responsible for risk and COSHH assessments in area of responsibility.
• To cross-deputise for other Senior BMS staff as required

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MSc in Biomedical Sciences State registered BMS with HCPC

Desirable criteria

• IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Training

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Comprehensive experience in all aspects of histology.

Desirable criteria

• Enhanced knowledge and experience of managing staff training within Histopathology

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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