Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at South West London Pathology, St. George's NHS Foundation Trust Hospital a Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology Department with a focus in Histology.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientists to work on rotation through our department and to help us continue to deliver exceptional, high-quality integrated care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen within the Cellular Pathology Department for a full time Biomedical Scientist in our Histology Laboratory. The posts are for 37.5 hours a week.Our refurbished laboratories are spacious, well equipped and embrace lean methodologies such as daytime processing, automated special stains and voice recognition reporting. We provide an extensive range of diagnostic techniques including special stains, immunocytochemistry, molecular testing, OSNA, Moh's, frozen sections and enzyme histochemistry. The department also has specialised neuropathology and perinatal pathology sections.
HCPS registered, and with a good general histology background, you'll have good leadership, team working and organisational skills, as well as the ability to use your initiative.The department is an approved training laboratory and has full accreditation. We encourage personal development and actively support the IBMS CPD scheme by holding regular meetings and encouraging attendance at external meetings.
About us
This post is based at St George's Hospital however the post holder may be required to work at any of the South West London Pathology sites as and when necessary in addition to working an extended working week of participate on a staggered working rota.
South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which provides a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and beyond.
South West London Pathology | Providing high quality NHS led pathology services to hospitals and GPs (swlpath.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff
- To undertake a range of diagnostic tests and screening procedures through to initial interpretation
- Take part in duties at a level of autonomy requiring decision-making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support
- To perform work in accordance with the standard operational policies using intermediate theoretical knowledge
- Ensure that documentation is maintained to the SWL Pathology standard (including electronic records)
- Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy
- To contribute towards a culture of quality in the department and to comply and promote the quality initiatives within the department consistent with maintaining laboratory accreditation
- To assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance and meeting standards required by external assessment
- To support all diagnostic procedures provided by the department
- To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures
- To carry out corrective action when quality control and assurance procedures indicate loss of performance.
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff
- To undertake a range of diagnostic tests and screening procedures through to initial interpretation
- Take part in duties at a level of autonomy requiring decision-making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support
- To perform work in accordance with the standard operational policies using intermediate theoretical knowledge
- Ensure that documentation is maintained to the SWL Pathology standard (including electronic records)
- Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy
- To contribute towards a culture of quality in the department and to comply and promote the quality initiatives within the department consistent with maintaining laboratory accreditation
- To assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance and meeting standards required by external assessment
- To support all diagnostic procedures provided by the department
- To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures
- To carry out corrective action when quality control and assurance procedures indicate loss of performance.
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- HCPC Registration
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
- Practical experience of a range of diagnostic pathology techniques
- Proven practical experience using diagnostic pathology laboratory equipment
- Experience of working with a laboratory computer system
- Experience of quality management systems
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Intermediate level of computer skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Use of enhanced pathology computer systems
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Good hand eye co-ordination
- Able to perform light physical work.
- Capable of intense periods of concentration
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- HCPC Registration
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
- Practical experience of a range of diagnostic pathology techniques
- Proven practical experience using diagnostic pathology laboratory equipment
- Experience of working with a laboratory computer system
- Experience of quality management systems
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Intermediate level of computer skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Use of enhanced pathology computer systems
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Good hand eye co-ordination
- Able to perform light physical work.
- Capable of intense periods of concentration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
