Senior Biomedical Scientist

1 month ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Cellular Pathology Services Ltd Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead our Histopathology and Diagnostic Cytology laboratory. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high-quality service standards, supervising laboratory staff, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our laboratory processes.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Lead and supervise a section within the laboratory, including Digital Pathology, advanced dissection, Immunohistochemistry, or other specialist areas.
  • Perform and oversee all histopathology and non-gynae cytology technical procedures to ensure high-quality standards.
  • Actively participate in quality management activities, including audits, service quality improvements, and compliance with ISO 15189:2022 standards.
  • Provide training, mentorship, and competency assessments for staff, ensuring adherence to company and professional guidelines.
  • Assist in the implementation of new techniques, processes, and service developments.
  • Deputize for the Laboratory Lead and provide intra-operative technical services, MOHS at offsite locations when required.

About Us

Cellular Pathology Services (CPS) is a dynamic and innovative, UKAS-accredited laboratory specializing in Histopathology and Diagnostic Cytology. Our purpose-built facility in Watford processes over 14,000 histology and 600 diagnostic cytology samples annually, offering an extensive range of services, including Digital Pathology, Immunohistochemistry, and Mohs procedures. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and professional development, CPS is an ideal environment for career growth and excellence in laboratory sciences.

Job Responsibilities

  • To perform all Histopathology technical procedures in use in the department to a high quality standard.
  • To perform Non-Gynae cytology procedures in use in the department to a high quality standard.
  • Knowledge and experience in immunohistochemistry techniques.
  • To support the digital pathology workflow.
  • To support provision of the extended hours service to meet operational requirements as appropriate.
  • Provide intra-operative technical services MOHS at offsite locations.
  • To advise the laboratory lead or Director of Operations of any technical or operational problems as they arise and offer solutions.

Staff Supervision

  • Lead by example to supervise, mentor and motivate the staff.
  • Provide supervision, mentoring and advising of other staff as required.
  • Assist with implementation of new processes and techniques.
  • Inform Laboratory lead or Director of Operations of technical and personnel issues.

Staff Training

  • Assist in organising training and competency assessment of staff ensuring compliance with company and professional body requirements.
  • Participate in training of staff at all levels both internally and externally as required.
  • Assist in designing and implementing training schedules, programmes and sessions to meet the requirements of the Company and the IBMS.
  • Assist in training and developing Associate Practitioners and placement students to obtain the registration portfolio.

Quality Processes

  • Be involved in service quality improvements.
  • Assist with the writing and review of procedures and methods.
  • Organise testing of NEQAS materials, review of results and action any EQA failures.
  • Provide data analysis and reports to support the various company meetings as required.

Acting Up & Additional Duties

  • Undertake any other duties as assigned by laboratory lead or Director of Operations, or other senior staff members.
  • To deputise for laboratory lead as and when required.
  • Liaise with persons and clients and personnel at all levels both internal and external as required.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

  • Participate in CPD activities.
  • Remain aware of scientific or other advances relevant to own role.
  • Develop and maintain skills and knowledge appropriate to the post by undertaking training, attending meetings and conferences.
  • Understand and apply the site Safety, Environmental Policy, Safety Management System and relevant legal safety & Environmental requirements.

Health & Safety

  • All staff must be familiar with the safety, environmental rules and procedures applying to their job and take reasonable care for their own safety and that of other people.
  • Associates must use the control measures and personal protective equipment provided, report any safety related deficiencies and contribute to improving accident and safety performance.
  • Work in a safety conscious manner at all times. Ensure that your personal vaccinations for laboratory work are up to date.

Compliance

  • Participate in annual performance appraisal process
  • Act responsibly and act in the best interests of the company at all times.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job.

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities the incumbent may perform.



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