Biomedical Scientist

The Royal Marsden Hospital (NHS Foundation Trust)

Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join our team within this busy laboratory. Applicants must be HCPC registered and have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or have equivalent experience. The successful candidate will require significant experience in histopathology, including immunohistochemistry. The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking, practically minded biomedical scientist, responsible for participating in all aspects of the service including companion diagnostics PDL1 testing for the Trust and supporting the OSNA intra-operative service. Experience with digital pathology would be an advantage. The department is based on the Sutton site within the Centre for Molecular Pathology building, a world-class facility.

For an informal visit or further information, please contact Natalie Peters, Histopathology laboratory manager 0208 915 6549.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out scientific analytical work on clinical samples within the Histopathology Department at Centre for Molecular Pathology (CMP) Sutton, providing a diagnostic service both for the Trust's clinicians and also for those in the national and international community seeking second opinion.

The post holder will rotate through all sections of the Department performing core and advanced procedures as required. The post holder may when required deputise for a Section Manager in their absence. Duties will include, amongst others, specimen processing and preparation, data entry of requests, equipment maintenance and liaison with other hospital staff.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Day-care Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees' work-life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :

To ensure knowledge of all instrumentation and equipment is up to date and that the post holder is capable of operating such equipment e.g. Ventana automated immunostainers, cryostats, routine stainers, tissue processors. To ensure the timely and efficient provision of core and technologically complex analytical/diagnostic services. To take personal responsibility for the quality of own technical work produced, in line with Quality Management procedures. To ensure that work is carried out in line with Standing Operational Procedures and/or Departmental policy. Maintain reagent records, both paper and electronic, as part of section stock control system. To ensure daily maintenance of equipment is carried out to schedule and is documented. To ensure that statutory and Trust requirements for record keeping of results are met by validation or verification of reports as required.

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Good judgment, analytical, perceptive, eye for detail
• Able to deal with all simple day-to-day problems and troubleshooting
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to express themselves clearly
• Good telephone manner, diplomatic
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Ability to use in-house IT systems
• Ability to use Microsoft software or equivalent
• Educational qualification in mathematics
• Ability to perform complex scientific calculations and data analysis

Desirable

• Awareness of organisational and logistical issues

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Commitment to team working
• Ambitious, evidence of personal development
• Able to work unsupervised

Desirable

• Flexible approach to work
• Self-confident, contributes to laboratory meetings
• Enthusiasm for role, job and profession

Experience
Essential

• Full understanding of EQA & IQA and their implications
• Degree in biomedical science
• HCPC registration
• Experience of working in all areas of relevant routine laboratory
• Able to understand/follow SOPs
• Full understanding of all laboratory H&S procedures
• Able to work to deadlines

Desirable

• Evidence of post-graduate study
• Completed specialist portfolio or extensive post-registration experience

Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
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