Specialist Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

Details of specific service/department responsibilities, accountabilities and objectives are listed in the Role Descriptor document incorporated with this Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) job description.

The post holder will assist in the day-to-day operations and technical aspects of the service.

The post holder will assist the senior laboratory BMS in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS]. They will assist in the implementation of change as directed by the laboratory seniors/manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.

The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures ensuring that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies.

The post holder will assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff.

To perform as a HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant specialist knowledge of Cellular Pathology techniques acquired over a significant period within a UK laboratory

Desirable criteria

• Audit and evaluation, clinical & information governance

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent and demonstrable experience at BMS level
• HCPC State Registration
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology

Desirable criteria

• Master's degree or related professional health care qualification (FIBMS or Chartered Scientist) or equivalent

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels
• Good listening skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Ability to utilise evaluation tools
• Standard keyboard skills
• Personal integrity - leading by example
• Drive and determination
• Flexibility
• Flexible in approach and in working relationships

Desirable criteria

• Manage highly complex information
• Ability to analyse complex data and use information to inform judgements
• Tactful and diplomatic

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Specialised and extensive knowledge of Cellular Pathology

Desirable criteria

• Digital Pathology

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the-art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 207.3KB)
• Personal Specification (PDF, 144.4KB)
• Functional Aspects (PDF, 176.4KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
• Bedford Hospital Site map (PDF, 2.6MB)
• Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)