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Molecular Pathology Laboratory Assistant
2 months ago
The successful candidate will hold and maintain professional registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist (BMS). They will be responsible for performing dissection of histological tissue samples under the supervision of a Consultant Pathologist, adhering to RCPath guidelines. The post holder will also be required to develop and maintain continuing competence through ongoing review overseen by Consultant Histopathologists.
Main Duties of the Job- The post holder will be responsible for performing dissection of histological tissue samples, under the supervision of a Consultant Pathologist, which will include specimens of varying complexity requiring a high degree of knowledge, skill, and experience.
- Provides backfill cover for Consultant Histopathologists in specimen dissection activities as necessary and appropriate. Recommends additional tests, where required, to expedite the diagnostic process and provides clinically relevant scientific advice.
- The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England. We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
We are a flexible working friendly organisation, and we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. We strive to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.
Person SpecificationQualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- MSc in Biomedical Science, IBMS Higher specialist diploma, or Fellowship of IBMS
- Evidence that qualifications and IBMS membership status meet the acceptance criteria to undertake IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection
Desirable criteria
- IBMS certificates of Extended or Expert practice
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience undertaking BMS sample transfer
- Clear evidence of relevant continued professional development (CPD) activity (for own benefit and as an example to junior staff)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Sound understanding of histopathology and anatomy
- Strong understanding of histology laboratory technique
- Awareness of RCPath guidelines for specimen dissection
- Understanding of H&S requirements in laboratory
- Understanding of ISO 15189 standard for laboratory accreditation
Skills
Essential criteria
- High level of manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
- Ability to organise own work and to do so under pressure.
- Able to manage and prioritise the work of the dissection room.
- Excellent communications skills
- Excellent supervisory and teaching ability.
- Basic IT literacy
Desirable criteria
- Proficient use of Pathology computer system
- Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, and outlook
