Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Quality and Training
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New Post in Histopathology Department
This post presents an exciting opportunity to work closely with the quality and training team. The department has a workload of around 70,000 surgical requests per year and covers a wide range of routine and specialised services.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a committed team of office, laboratory and Consultant Pathologist staff. The department encourages active professional development and further educational activities. The service is expanding Biomedical Scientist advanced dissection and Biomedical Scientist reporting roles. The service is also carrying out digital pathology reporting, and is progressing towards full digital reporting. We also use CEREBRO specimen tracking system. The service is also replacing most of its specialist laboratory equipment this year.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation, delivery and maintenance of the quality management system and such quality initiatives as deemed necessary to achieve and maintain compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation.
- Provide training in all aspects of technical Histology to; medical staff, other BMS staff, new entrant staff, students, Associate Practitioners and Biomedical Support Workers (BMSW), as necessary.
- Work autonomously but to set targets without direct supervision, referring to senior staff as necessary.
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Opportunities
- Develop your skills and experience in Histopathology training and quality management.
- Assist/deputise for senior BMS staff in the supervision of BMS staff and workload.
- Gain experience in maintaining and developing the service in line with UKAS ISO15189 standards and to participate in service development and implementation of Lean methodology.
About Us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
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We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
Benefits
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Laura Wright
- Job title: Quality and Training Manager
- Email address: Laura.wright@nnuh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01603 286953
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