Employer: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Bedfordshire Hospitals
Town: Bedford
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/01/2025 23:59
Band 5 Trainee Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
The Cellular Pathology team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has a vacancy for a trainee Biomedical Scientist. We are looking for a well-motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic individual 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 Trust forms 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.
Pathology has full UKAS accreditation, HTA & MHRA compliance.
You should have a good general histology background, which should include a working knowledge of special techniques including immunohistochemistry.
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 Specialist BMS & Senior 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.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity, and Paediatrics.
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.
We have state-of-the-art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting-edge healthcare. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Details of specific service/department responsibilities, accountabilities, and objectives are listed in the Role Descriptor document incorporated with this 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 Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited)
* HCPC registered
Skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Flexible in approach and working relationships
* Specialist knowledge of Cellular Pathology experience within a UK laboratory
* Immunocytochemistry experience
* Cutting frozen sections
* Digital Pathology
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
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