Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
You will play a leading part in the training of all placement students, Level 2, 4 and 6 Apprentices leading to Registration Portfolio within the Trust, as well as collaborating with other Pathology Network Education Trainers within the Southern Counties Pathology Network to support training Specialist Portfolio candidates. You will also work closely with Southern Counties Pathology Network workforce lead and Regional Pathology Workforce Education Leads. This will include managing the competency records, departmental training documents and demonstrating and promoting the increased training offer within your laboratory and across the Network.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust with hospitals based in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and provides services for local people within the East Dorset area. As this post is funded via the Southern Counties Pathology Network you will be required to work across sites, within the Network as dictated by service needs to support training across the Network. All departments across the Network have or are seeking IBMS training approval, are ISO 15189:2012 accredited and encourage professional development.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
GCSE Grade 4/C or Level 2 English GCSE Grade 4/C or Level 2 Maths BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent IBMS Accredited Batchelor of Science HCPC Registration as Biomedical Scientist without restriction to practice IBMS Specialist Portfolio (or equivalent experience) in relevant field MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
Teaching / Training Qualification Membership or Fellowship of Institute of Biomedical Science (MIBMS, FIBMS) IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Training
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of working as Specialist Biomedical Scientist within hospital pathology laboratory Experience of working within a team Experience of teaching or training Experience of troubleshooting within a healthcare environment Experience of effective resource management
Desirable criteria
Experience of formal records creation and management Experience of assessment eg.HCPC Registration Portfolio, IBMS Specialist Portfolio Examiner
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria
Highly developed technical and scientific skills Highly developed written and oral communication skills in a variety of settings and to a variety of audiences Teaching, training, and presentation skills Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Office/ Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable criteria
Experience of Database management eg MS Access
Knowledge
Essential criteria
In depth knowledge of training requirements of pathology workforce Good knowledge of health and safety regulations and undertaking risk assessments Detailed knowledge and understanding of quality assurance processes and quality management systems within a hospital pathology laboratory Detailed knowledge and understanding of training accreditation requirements within a hospital pathology laboratory
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
Ability to comply with policies and procedures Ability to travel between sites across the Pathology Network as required Ability to deal with any information sensitively and confidentially
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
Ability to liaise and communicate with all grades of staff and professional groups Effective personal and time management skills with ability to manage conflicting priorities Ability to set goals in consultation with others Negotiation skills
Language requirement
Essential criteria
Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
