Trainee Advanced Practitioner - Histology

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	03 Mawrth 2026
Cyflog:	£47,810.00 i £54,710.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	17 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 0RY
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	E0307-26-0012

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Organise and manage teams of Biomedical Scientists, junior staff and Support staff performing biomedical analyses and processes, managing workload processing to comply with both Quality Standards and Key performance Indicators. This will be on more than one site or across specialisms. To Dissect Histological specimens in line with RCpath guidelines under the supervision of an Advanced Practitioner and Pathologist. To complete the Diploma of Expert Practice (DEP) in Histological Dissection working towards professional skills and advanced knowledge required. Maintain the standards of conduct required by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a registered Biomedical Scientist Provide expert technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests, timescales and scientific guidance as required. Have expert operational and technical knowledge to perform and manage specialist analytical procedures Ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including; o United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) o Care Quality Commission (CQC) o Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) o Pathology First policies and SOPs o Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) o NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP) o Human Tissue Authority (HTA) o Human Fertilisation Embryology Authority (HFEA) o Information Governance o Any other body in area of responsibility Produce and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). To be responsible for External and Internal Quality Assurance in area of responsibility. Reporting on, and completing corrective actions required to address any areas of poor performance, including, where required, staff performance management. Ensure all documentation required for Quality Management System is recorded and maintained Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include highly complex information and/or results. To assess new techniques and equipment for their suitability for adoption by the Cytology department. Plan and organise audits and audit calendar Participate in any Technical, Training, Quality, Audit and Management meetings as required Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory. Maintaining software systems and updating as required. Plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, for both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities. Work with the Cellular Pathology Operations manager and Principals, to provide the day-to-day management of staff within Cellular pathology. This should include prioritisation of workload, performance assessment/management, recruitment, appraisals, probations, and management of staff absences in accordance with the appropriate policies. Provide management, training and professional leadership to staff in your area of responsibility, this includes monitoring their performance against laboratory standards and their training plans. Report and investigate all incidents and adverse events entering the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner, conducting Root Cause analysis and remedial action as required Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and by peer assessment and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities through academic or practical experience Be proficient in use of ERP system (Axional) and authorise orders against delegated authority policy. Management of consumables and conduct stocktakes in line with iPP policies To assist in Clinical trials in areas of responsibility as directed. Initiate changes in procedures or policies to induce service development. Other: Be an ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion. Communicate and role model the values and behaviours of SYNLAB. Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager. Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities. Complete all statutory, mandatory and essential training within timeframes specified. Safety: Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required. Report all incidents and adverse events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents. Participate in risk assessment monitoring. Ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOPs.