Specialist Biomedical Scientist Histopathology

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Histopathology

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area: Cellular Pathology/Histology

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 434-SCS7007802

Site: Wycombe Hospital

Town: High Wycombe

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 24/03/2025 23:59

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. We care for over half a million patients every year.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures, and backgrounds work for us. We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options.

Job overview

Cellular Pathology is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and conscientious member of staff who is able to work alone and enjoy working as part of a friendly and professional team, providing an efficient, effective, and comprehensive service.

Suitable candidates must be HCPC registered and take part in the Cellular Pathology management team, assisting other Senior BMSs, Lead BMS, and Head BMS to maintain the UKAS accreditation status the department has achieved.

Main duties of the job

• Act as deputy to Senior BMS
• Responsible for the day-to-day workflow management within the section they are rota into, managing break times and work allocation to members of the team.
• Quality Assurance of any tests leaving the laboratory to ensure they are of a high standard.
• Participate in training of staff, ensuring training records are updated.
• Assist in the introduction of new technology or methodologies.
• Assist in the introduction of quality improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues identified during laboratory practices.
• Participate and ensure that quality processes are adhered to and reported.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Registration with the Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist.
• A Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent.
• Participation in CPD.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of standard diagnostic methods in the relevant pathology discipline.
• At least two years post-registration experience of working in a diagnostic pathology laboratory in the relevant discipline.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to multitask and supervise a team.
• Sufficient knowledge to troubleshoot processing issues.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations relating to safe working in pathology laboratories.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Good manual dexterity & accurate pipetting skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance processes.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

• Willingness/ability to travel to other sites.
• Willingness to work internal rotation.

PPE requirements: Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in accordance with infection prevention and control procedures.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations are encouraged for staff working in healthcare settings.

If you are successful at interview, a Covid-19 risk assessment document will be required.

Contact Information

Name: Gail Bell

Job title: Head Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology

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Telephone: [phone]

Additional contact: [e-mail]

Lead Biomedical Scientist

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