Job overview

Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals with a proven background of working in a Cellular Pathology environment, with the associated  education and competency, to join this friendly, well-equipped Cellular Pathology department. 

You will manage a section of the department that provides a continuous and comprehensive cellular pathology service, as an aid to effective 
diagnosis and treatment following departmental procedures.
Perform and manage a wide range of complex analysis, applying specialist skills as an experienced specialist state-registered biomedical 
scientist.

The post holder will develop and undertake advanced preparatory and interpretive techniques as required within their area of responsibility, certifying and ensuring the validity of all investigations.

You will lead and manage the Main Laboratory within the  Cellular Pathology Department, ensuring delivery of a high-quality and efficient diagnostic service. They will act as the technical and scientific expert in Histological techniques, responsible for overseeing the validation, implementation, and maintenance of protocols, SOP's and technologies used in the routine diagnostics. 

The post holder will work alongside the wider Cellular Pathology team to fulfil the daily operational requirements of this busy department. They will be educated to an appropriate MSc level or have equivalent experience,  and be up to date with developments in their discipline.  

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will section manage and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Main Laboratory section of the Cellular Pathology Department, ensuring delivery of a high-quality, efficient, and responsive service that meets clinical needs.

This includes overseeing the technical and scientific operations of the Cellular Pathology laboratory,  ensuring compliance with national quality standards and accreditation requirements.

They will be responsible for providing specialist advice to users of the service, evaluating new methodologies, developing, growing and optimising the service, in conjunction with the Cellular Pathology Service Manager and Consultant staff, with in depth experience and wide understanding and practice of Histological techniques. 

They will provide professional, technical and managerial leadership to all staff in Histology and be responsible for training, assessing and ensuring competence, monitoring work practice, in accordance with agreed standards as set by United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) Limited, and jointly responsible for management of staff absence and annual leave.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services