Specialist Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology

NHS; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Job Summary

The Cellular Pathology team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has a 12-month Band 6 Biomedical Scientist post to cover maternity leave. You must be well-motivated, experienced within a UK laboratory, and an enthusiastic State Registered BMS to join our busy, but friendly team.

The department handles 44,000 surgical and diagnostic requests annually across two sites (Luton & Dunstable Hospital & Bedford Hospital). As the Bedfordshire Hospital Trusts form a large general hospital, we see a wide variety of tissue and diagnostic cytology specimens, including post mortem work.

The main Cellular Pathology Laboratory is based at Bedford Hospital site with an expectation that staff cover some shifts at Luton & Dunstable site. Digital Pathology is also being implemented.

Pathology has full UKAS accreditation, HTA & MHRA compliance.

You should have a good general histology background to IBMS Specialist Diploma level, which should include a working knowledge of special techniques including immunohistochemistry.

Contact Charlotte Emmony (Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager) on 01234 355122 Ext: 4656, or email to [e-mail] for more information.

Main Duties of the Job

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.

Person Specification

Experience

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

Qualifications

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

Knowledge

• Specialised and extensive knowledge of Cellular Pathology

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer name: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ

Employer's website: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust