Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

Job overview

Northern Care Alliance, Cellular Pathology, is an ambitious, welcoming, patient & people-focussed organisation. As experts, we are proud to deliver high quality diagnostic & prognostic services; creating opportunities to support, develop and progress our teams, adding value to our local communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Cellular Pathology service  at the Northern Care Alliance. With this role you will provide  management expertise in  the Immunohistochemistry and molecular section of Cellular Pathology Department  and act as a member of the senior laboratory team ensuring governance and supporting the quality management system.

You will be joining the service at an exciting time. we have secured funding for new automation equipment, including the Sakura X120 Tissue Processors, Sakura Automated embedders, Axlab Automated Microtomes.

The Immunohistochemistry section is moving into a brand new molecular suit and will be transferring to the Ventana plus IHC machines, which you will oversee the installation and verification of this equipment.

This post holder must have drive and tenacity and be able to deliver the necessary changes to keep the department at the forefront of Pathology and ensure that patient safety is central to everything we do.

Main duties of the job

a) To manage and co-ordinate the day to day activities of the a section of the Cellular Pathology laboratory

b) To participate fully in all technical work activities of the department by processing biomedical specimens requiring advanced and specialist technical knowledge.

c) Proactively manages the timely and efficient throughput of the work of the Cellular Pathology department

d) Maintain the quality of work produced within the section (by self and others) through robust monitoring of internal quality control and external quality assurance processes

e) Act as the deputy Quality Lead to ensure the maintenance of appropriate quality management systems within the  section of the laboratory.

f) Train, develop and competency assess staff

g) Conduct line management duties – return to work interviews, sickness management, performance management, appraisals

h) Maintain registration as a biomedical scientist through continuing to meet the standards of proficiency for safe and effective practice and continuing to meet the HCPC’s standards for continuing professional development

i) Deputise for the Cellular Pathology  Technical Manager when required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk