Section Lead BMS
Applications are invited from suitably experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists to join our busy team within the Department of Histology based at Derriford Hospital Plymouth as the Special Procedures Section Lead. The Special Procedures comprises IHC, special stains, cytology and molecular send away.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, highly adaptable person who is a good team player and communicator and has the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and service users.
Candidates who have completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio and are working towards either the IBMS Higher Specialist Portfolio, an MSc and demonstrable experience of working within this area will be considered.
As the future of Pathology evolves, there will be requirements to offer a 7 day, 24/7 service.
Please note: When applying for this role, it is your duty to ensure you meet the requirements for any right to work or visa stipulations.
***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.***
To take responsibility for the management of the Special Procedures section of the department with specific reference to the implementation and maintenance of Health & Safety issues, Quality Systems, including all accreditation standards and personnel matters.
To undertake scientific duties in the appropriate section of the department as required to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist procedures on a range of biological samples.
To maintain and run specialist equipment up to the value of £350,000.
To possess the skills required to facilitate the necessary training and supervision of state registered Biomedical Scientists (BMS), Trainee BMS and support staff within their section of the department.
To assist the Operations Manager and Technical Manager in the management of the laboratory.
Directly manage a group of BMS and support staff, typically between 5 and 10, occasionally more, while covering the absence of other Section Leads.
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.
We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Louise Keers Job title: Cellular Pathology Operations Manager Email address: louisekeers@nhs.net Telephone number: 01752430851
Roxanne Austin - roxanne.austin@nhs.net
