Specialist Scientific Lead (Histological Dissection and Sampling) inDoncaster inDoncaster PUBLISHED
MON 21 OCT 2024
Key responsibilities include dissecting and sampling various specimen categories, collaborating with medical staff, delivering training to Biomedical Scientists and other healthcare professionals, and participating in fresh tissue sampling for research. The role emphasises communication skills and workload planning, and the organisation supports continuous professional development and training.
Candidates should refer to the job description and person specifications for detailed requirements and demonstrate how they meet the criteria in their application. The Trust is committed to employee welfare and offers excellent benefits, promoting work-life balance and professional growth.
Applications are invited for the post of Specialist Scientific Lead in Histological Dissection based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. The post is permanent and full time.
All applicants must hold HCPC registration and possess a relevant higher degree or equivalent.
Suitable applicants must hold the Diploma of Expert Practice in Histological Dissection or equivalent and either hold the IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma in Breast, Lower GI or Urological Pathology or have significant relevant experience of dissection of RCPath category D & E specimens.
CPD is supported with a commitment to exploring new and improved training methods. Staff are encouraged to engage in further study.
You should be a good communicator, with the ability to plan your own workload.
The service is represented by sub- specialist expert Consultant Histopathologists, a team of capable Biomedical Scientists, skilled non-registered healthcare professionals and a competent team of admin and clerical staff.
Dissect and sample specimens that fall within the RCPath designation of category A, B and C and a range of category D & E specimens.
Work collaboratively with medical staff in the preparation, dissection and sampling of category D or E specimens.
Deliver histological dissection training to Biomedical Scientist staff, other staff grades (including medical staff and clinical scientists) and placement students.
Participate in the sampling of fresh tissue for research and the evaluation of research portfolios, plus the provision of tissue for external research and trials (where appropriate).
About us
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
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