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The post holder will be required to:-
Be responsible for provision of the Advanced Staining section of Histopathology services within Pathology for Greater Glasgow & Clyde. This incorporates Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence, Special Staining, and Enzyme Histochemistry service provision. The post holder manages this service subdivision for the whole of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Perform as lead specialist in their subdivision, working autonomously to ensure delivery of the overall Pathology service.
Accountable to the Pathology Operations Manager for the provision of Advanced Staining Histopathology services.
Ensure that a large variety of specialised laboratory procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner, using a complex range of methodology.
Have the responsibility for ensuring correct handling and processing of a range of complex pathological specimens, demanding a high knowledge level and highly skilled performance.
Contribute to the interpretation and application of guidelines, and assist in formulating policy.
Maintain and monitor the quality of the service and provide interpretative advice to medical staff and other laboratories or professional groups.
Be responsible for the development of new methodologies within the Advanced Staining field.
Provide direction and advice regarding Advanced Staining services to the Pathology Operations Manager as to the future technical and financial running of this service within GG&C.
Monitor the consumable, equipment and reagent expenditure for the Advanced Staining service.
Be responsible for advanced maintenance, and quality control of all equipment and reagents etc within their subdivision.
Undertake line manager duties for staff allocated to their subdivision, including: workload allocation and re-allocation, monitoring staff performance & identifying training needs, conducting performance appraisals and preparing personal development plans, and dealing with disciplinary matters.
Manage the education and training of staff allocated to their subdivision.
Comply with the code of conduct required of a Healthcare Scientist registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
The post holder requires the following:-
Appropriate State Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist is mandatory
MSc Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent level of knowledge. Extensive post State Registration experience, including experience as a senior health care scientist.
Management experience and knowledge appropriate to the post is required. This may be represented by a formal management qualification.
Specialised scientific/technical knowledge is required by the post holder to perform their duties effectively and to advise others.
Evidence of continuing professional development for example a portfolio of highly developed specialist knowledge, including management and service development.
Demonstrate high level of competence in problem solving and prioritising workloads.
Trained in software packages to manipulate information and present data
Provide quality leadership with good planning and organisational skills.
The hours are worked Monday – Friday (09:00-1700)
Informal Contact
Suzanne Ferra
Pathology Operations Manager
Email Suzanne.ferra2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Number 0141 354 9469
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack
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