Advanced Specialist BMS Histopathology Extended Specimen Dissection

Job overview

We are delighted to seek applications for an Advanced Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Quality) with extended tissue dissection in the IPS Histopathology laboratory based on the Bradford Royal Infirmary site. In addition to tissue dissection element of the role the successful candidate will lead in Quality for IPS on the Bradford Royal Infirmary site. This post is a unique collaboration between IPS and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (AGH), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BRI) and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This partnership delivers a high-quality pathology service through collaboration between three Trusts for the benefit of patient and  service users.

Main duties of the job

The IPS laboratory on the BRI site receives specimen samples ranging from category A to E. As an Advanced Specialist BMS with the Diploma in Expert Practice in Histological Dissection, you will work with other Biomedical scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants, as well as other members of the department's clinical team, dealing with a range of specimen types covering sub-specialist areas such as gastrointestinal, gynaecological, head and neck, osteoarticular and urology specimens. You will undertake the role of expert dissector in a range of Histopathology sub-specialities and will achieve competency in the dissection of category A, B and C specimens

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of Histopathology and must have HCPC Registration, hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent, must have the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histopathological Dissection plus a minimum of three years post registration and be a Member/Fellow of the Institute of  Biomedical Sciences. The department in conjunction with BTHFT will support and guide the training, the candidate is expected to liaise with the Consultant staff, Advanced/Expert Practitioners and motivate themselves via self-directed learning. Previous experience of the use and maintenance of documentation such as SOPs and Audits would be desirable.