Senior Biomedical Scientist Histology with dissection

deliver training Biomedical Scientist staff to

maintain relevant training records both for the dissection section and within

general Histology.

create, maintain and review relevant Standard Operating Procedures. This

includes writing Standard Operating Procedures electronically using the

document control procedure.

Help to deliver on training plans and deputise for the Training Officer in Cellular Pathology

To perform independent dissection of complex specimens that fall within the RCPath designation of category A, B and C and a range of simple category D & E specimens.

Be responsible for the evaluation and implementation of new equipment, methods and practices for the section as appropriate.

Maintain expert knowledge of current technological and scientific developments.

Senior point of contact for emergencies in the designated area.

Maintain continual professional education and promote lifelong learning for managed staff.

To work to the defined quality standards for all aspects of the service e.g. United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) and all the standards this encompasses.

The post holder will be expected to work with the Advanced Scientist Dissector responsible for Specimen Reception and Dissection regarding supervision of staff and scheduling of dissection sessions.

To deliver training to Biomedical Scientist staff to maintain relevant training records both for the dissection section and within general Histology.

To create, maintain and review relevant Standard Operating Procedures. This includes writing Standard Operating Procedures electronically using the document control procedure

To promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training.

To deputise for the Cellular Pathology training officer

To assist with aspects of Health and Safety monitoring and Risk Assessments. To ensure all equipment and procedures are fit for purpose.

To promote equality and diversity in your working life ensuring that all the staff you work with feel valued and treated in a fair and equitable manner.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary

Qualifications

Desirable: - Other relevant courses with regards to H&S, supervision, quality or training ASD in Specimen Dissection

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of category D&E specimen dissection