Trainee Lead BMS Technical (Dissection)- Urology

Job overview

Are you a driven individual looking for a new challenge? Then look no further!

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team, this post is a exciting opportunity to become a Lead BMS Technical in advanced dissection of Urology specimens. It requires on the job practical training alongside completion of a dissection portfolio and gaining the Diploma in Expert Practice in Dissection.

Main duties of the job

The majority of the role will involve practical dissection of Histology routine and specialist Histology specimens

Involvement in developing and completing documents linked with dissection such as SOPs, RAs, H+S and competency

Training of staff in routine dissection and act as mentors for STPs and BMSs

Attendance at relevant meetings

Cover other Lead BMS and Deputise Head BMS as needed

The appointment will be to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, however candidates should be aware that Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is part of a pathology collaboration project.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to:

• Maintain effective communication strategies with colleagues across the Trust and external agencies to ensure service delivery.
• Discuss and give expert technical advice and opinions on Cellular Pathology (Dissection) issues.
• To deal with professional and public enquires in an efficient, tactful and diplomatic manner
• Organise dissection meetings and provide regular communication updates to all Cellular Pathology Laboratory staff, disseminate actions identified from the meetings.
• Undertake appraisals of BMS staff, develop and record Personal Development Plans
• Identify training needs of Cellular Pathology Laboratory BMS staff and agree with Head BMS
• Act as the department lead for training of STPs and advanced BMS technical skills for the Cellular Pathology Laboratory

For more details please see job description.