Biomedical Scientist, Band 5- Histology

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team.

You will be working with us to provide a service to cancer patients to ensure that they receive their results in a timely manner.

Main duties of the job

You will have HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist and may have experience of working in a busy Histology Department.

You will work in all areas of the Histology Laboratory and be involved in the provision of the technical service.

You will participate in the provision of Biomedical Scientist cut-up as well as routine areas such as tissue sectioning and staining.

You will rotate through the specialist areas of the laboratory such as Immunocytochemistry and Molecular Pathology.

You will ensure that the Department meets cancer targets and you will need to have experience of working in a team.

Additional working pattern details: May include Saturday working.

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a staff of around 9000 and is dedicated to providing the Best Care for Everyone.

The Histology Department is based within the Pathology Department at Cheltenham General Hospital and is one of the biggest within the South West.

We have a team of medical staff, scientists, and support staff working in a busy environment and are focused on providing a high-quality efficient service.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will, amongst other duties, be required to:

1. Work in all sections of the department on a rotational basis.
2. Participate in the reception, preparation, and documentation of specimens for Histology in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
3. Participate in specimen processing and the production of histology sections for microscopic examination. This includes cut up, embedding, microtomy, staining, and microscopy.
4. Participate in simple Biomedical Scientist cut-up.
5. Rotate through all sections of the department including the Special Techniques area, which covers Immunocytochemistry and Molecular Pathology.
6. Input test requests, including tests, patient demographics, requesting clinician, and location for report onto the laboratory computer system in a timely fashion to maintain efficient workflow and laboratory turnaround times, taking into account the urgency of the request.
7. Participate in the training and teaching of trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLAs, and other healthcare professionals.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge

• BSc (Hon) Biomedical Science
• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
• Knowledge of Histology
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Undertake CPD and Specialist Diploma in Histology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year (pa pro rata if part-time).