An opportunity has arisen in Histopathology, as part of Derbyshire Pathology, for an Advanced Healthcare Scientist in Histological Dissection. Individuals with an interest in any specialty may apply, but the greatest need within the department is within breast, urology and skin pathology specimen dissection.

The ideal candidate will already have acquired an ASD in breast dissection, however we would welcome applications from candidates with an ASD in any other dissection specialism especially within an interest in skin, urology and breast dissection.

Candidates with a DEP (or due to sit the exam in November ) would also be considered, as this is an opportunity for the right person to join our team of advanced specialist dissectors and develop your own career to an advanced level.

If you feel you fulfil any of the above criteria, we would be interested in hearing from you. Therefore we invite you to contact the department to discuss your application or any enquiries you may have.

Derby has been at the forefront of BMS dissection since 2005 and as such, has a long established and successful in house training and competency programme, pioneering extended biomedical scientist dissection and BMS reporting. You would be joining a team of friendly experienced expert and advanced dissectors who have all achieved the DEP in Histological dissection and some attaining the higher ASD qualification.

Main duties of the job

As a biomedical scientist specialising in advanced dissection, you would be required to independently dissect RCPath category A-E histology specimens.As such it will be necessary for you to work closely with the Pathologists in the Department and the wider MDT team. Therefore, good communication skills and understanding of clinical context is imperative.

You would also be expected to supervise, train and develop both laboratory and medical staff in your specialist area of dissection, as well as basic histological techniques.

• Attendance at MDTs, contributing where appropriate.
• Dissection of A-E histological specimens within scope of practice
• Leadership of at least one area of specialist dissection (e.g. breast) in conjunction with the Lead Consultant Histopathologist
• Teaching and training of all staff in histological techniques .

Closing date of applications: 17 November 2024

Interview date: 29 November 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A& Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DEP Histological Dissection
• ASD Histological Dissection
• Fellowship of IBMS

Desirable

• MSc Biomedical Science
• DEP Breast / Skin

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of histological dissection as per requirements by IBMS for ASD in dissection
• Experience of clinical audit
• Experience of teaching/training healthcare scientists
• Experience of teaching/training medical staff
• Awareness of national training intitiatives
• Knowledge of ISO15189 and its application
• Writing SOPs and training programmes
• Conducting appraisals and identification of training needs

Desirable

• Able to interpret radiological images
• Experience of attending cancer MDTs

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

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