Job summary
- Main area
- Histopathology
- Grade
- Band 7 Annex 21
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Extended working day shift pattern 7.00am - 7.00pm 6 days per week)
- Job ref
- 349-CSS-7129829-RL4
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Manchester Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £38,682 - £54,710 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Tissue Dissection
Band 7 Annex 21
Job overview
Band 7 Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Tissue Dissection (Annex 21)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly Histopathology team based at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The Histopathology department processes approximately 35,000 specimens annually and is a large tertiary gynaecology and gastrointestinal site.
As an Advanced Biomedical Scientist in Tissue Dissection you will work with Advanced Practitioners, as well as other members of the department’s dissection team, dealing with a range of specimen types covering sub-specialist areas such as dermatology, gastrointestinal, gynaecological, head and neck, osteoarticular and urology specimens. You will undertake the role of specialist/ expert dissector in a range of Histopathology sub-specialities and will achieve competency in the dissection of category A, B and C specimens. You will also support the Advanced Biomedical Scientist team within the department to maintain high quality technical work and maintaining high scientific standards. Band 7 candidates must have completed the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection, however, candidates already working towards gaining the qualification will be considered for appointment at Band 7 Annex 21 position.
Main duties of the job
Maintain/ develop competency in tissue dissection of category A – C specimens.
Completion of personal and work related audits evidencing competence to practice in line with ISO 15189 and RCPath standards.
Support the Advanced Biomedical Scientists within the department with the day to day management of laboratory staff ensuring service delivery.
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant BSc Degree in Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) acceptable for registration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
- State registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Evidence of CPD
- Relevant qualification to Masters level, or HCP Apprenticeship Level 7 or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma of expert practice in a relevant field or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience
- IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice Histological Dissection (Band 7)
Desirable criteria
- Training for Trainers Qualification
- management qualification or relevant experience
- Fellowship of IBMS
- Working toward the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection (Band 7 Annex 21)
- working toward the IBMS Diploma of expert practice in Histological Dissection (Band 7 Annex 21)
- Experience in CT and breast dissection
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and experience of Quality Management Systems in Pathology.
- Proven Leadership and supervisory experience
- Extensive post-registration experience in Histopathology.
- A sound understanding of basic physiology, pathology and scientific principles relevant to Histopathology
- Maintain professional knowledge including local and national initiatives
Desirable criteria
- A thorough understanding of H&S legislation
- A wide knowledge of current developments in the NHS
- Evidence of training and supervising staff in tissue dissection
training and experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of operating, troubleshooting and maintaining complex laboratory equipment
- Experience in service improvement within pathology.
- Experience of training BMS and MLA staff.
- Experience in working towards ISO 15189 standards.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to prioritise workload to meet clinical demands
- Ability to communicate with a range of staff and audiences, skills and abilities.
- Proven to support others to develop their skills
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Evidence of working as part of a team
- Good IT skills including use of MS Office Applications
- Ability to perform audits
Attributes
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to work and hours which may vary according to departmental need
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Marta Jamroziak
- Job title
- Advanced Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 276 5806
- Additional information
Danielle McCluskey
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