Job Summary
The post holder will act as an experienced Advanced HPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to provide continuous and comprehensive Pathology service as an aid to effective diagnosis and treatment of patients. They will assist in the provision of a high quality, cost effective clinical service and assist in the development of the service in line with departmental objectives.
The post holder will provide training and quality management expertise in Cellular Pathology to the NCA. This will include working flexibly across NCA sites. The post holder has particular responsibility in training (staff competencies, registration and specialist portfolio candidates) and quality management. The post holder will act as a member of the senior laboratory team ensuring good governance and supporting the quality management system. Cellular Pathology service for NCA has two departments Salford and Oldham. You will be mainly based at the Salford department but will support the quality and training across the NCA. Cellular Pathology Department within the NCA process and reports 98,000 histology requests per annum, this is make up of Neurology, Dermatology, Breast, Head and &Neck, Gynae, GI, Urology, Respiratory. 10,000 diagnostic cytology and Andrology service.
Main Duties of the Job
- To manage and co-ordinate the day-to-day activities for staff training and managing the department quality management system.
- Train, develop and competency assess staff.
- Analyses and interprets results; responsible for standard and quality of results.
- To participate in the technical activities of the department requiring advanced and specialist technical knowledge.
- To participate fully in all technical work activities of the department by processing biomedical specimens requiring advanced and specialist technical knowledge.
- Proactively manage the timely and efficient throughput of the work of the Cellular Pathology department.
- 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.
- To be the training manager for the department.
- To deputise for the Cellular Pathology Operations Manager when required.
About Us
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Job Description
Job 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:
Job Description
Job 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:
Person Specification
Registration (Essential)
- HCPC
Qualification (Essential)
- MSC or higher specialist diploma
Qualification (Desirable)
- qualification in quality or training
Experience (Essential)
- experience in cellular pathology
Person Specification
Registration (Essential)
- HCPC
Qualification (Essential)
- MSC or higher specialist diploma
Qualification (Desirable)
- qualification in quality or training
Experience (Essential)
- experience in cellular pathology
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the [link]. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. [link].
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see [link].
Additional Information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the [link]. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. [link].
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see [link].
Employer Details
Employer Name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address: Cellular pathology Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD Employer’s Website:
