Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Department of Cellular Pathology. The successful candidate must have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology. Candidates who have made a substantial start on the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology and possess significant experience to demonstrate competency at that level may be considered.

The primary role is to serve as a specialist, registered Biomedical Scientist, providing a diagnostic service to clinicians and other users to aid in diagnosis and treatment. This includes conducting scientific work within the laboratory, analysing initial findings, and identifying necessary follow-up actions.

The primary responsibility of this post is to facilitate the implementation of digital pathology.

Additionally, the role involves performing specialist techniques which may include specimen dissection, diagnostic cytology, andrology and special staining techniques and taking a leadership role within sections of the department.

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey, apply today to become our Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology!

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Contractual Requirements

• Full time hours are to work 37.5 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days.

Knowledge Requirements

• Relevant theoretical / practical / scientific knowledge to underpin the technical aspect of a Histopathology laboratory service.

Qualifications - Academic/Craft/Professional

• HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Specialist knowledge of Histopathology (holds the IBMS Specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology or equivalent).
• Biomedical science degree or equivalent acceptable by HCPC.
• Completion of supervisory/leadership course.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to organise work and meet deadlines.
• Good technical and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems.
• IT Skills.
• Experience of and relevant competency assessed specimen dissection.

Experience

• Substantial specialist training in a clinical laboratory during which time sufficient knowledge has been acquired to demonstrate competence in the portfolio of specialist training.
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.

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.