Expert Biomedical Scientist - Team Leader Histology

An opportunity has arisen in Histopathology, as part of Derbyshire Pathology, for an Expert Biomedical Scientist (BMS) with proven experience in laboratory leadership and Histopathology dissection. This senior role is integral to delivering a high-quality diagnostic service that supports timely and accurate patient care across the Trust., As a senior Biomedical Scientist in dissection, you will independently perform complex specimen cut-up, contribute to service development, and work closely with the Senior Biomedical Scientist team in laboratory leadership. You will also provide specialist support, training, and mentorship to colleagues, ensuring that best practice, quality standards, and regulatory requirements are met., Experience of utilising lean methodologies to drive change and improve service is desirable. Candidates should be proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic. Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills are essential.

• To support the Quality Assurance / Training programmes alongside the Histology Manager and Cellular Pathology Service Manager
• Supervise, train and develop laboratory staff
• Participate in other sections of the Histology service when required
• Work with team leaders to develop staff to meet team objectives
• Delegated responsibility for the day to day management of the laboratory functions in an effective and efficient way ensuring the area works within the Standard Operating Procedures laid down by senior management
  
  Experience in line management and team leadership is essential, as you will be expected to manage and develop staff within your section and work with the Histology Manager and other Expert BMSs to deliver a high-quality, efficient, and unified Histology service., Leading within Histology, therefore familiarisation, understanding and experience of UKAS standards is essential; Health & Safety requirements; NEQAS, audit and training/education experience is also required. Familiarisation of LIMS implementation is desirable.
  
  The Histopathology Department is based at Royal Derby Hospital and operates an extended day and week shift system. The service is progressing through laboratory transformation, including full digitisation of Histopathology.
Derby has been at the forefront of BMS dissection since 2005, with a well-established in-house training and competency programme, pioneering extended BMS dissection and BMS reporting., As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.