Biomedical Scientist
Nuffield Health Oxford Manor Hospital | Pathology | Fixed Term Contract - 12 months | Full time | Competitive salary, depending on experience
37.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
Be competent to work in different sections of the laboratory. Participate in the production of histology sections for microscopic examination. This includes: Biopsy / specimen transfer, Tissue processing, Embedding, Microtomy, Staining, Microscopy. Prepare staining solutions and reagents and assist in the maintenance of adequate stocks of reagents and consumables. Ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables and equipment within the working area. Participate in internal quality control procedures and external quality assurance procedures. Communicate with clinicians, laboratory and clinical staff from the Manor Hospital and other organisations regarding samples required, appropriateness of tests, provision of results etc. Work according to the regulations and codes of practice governing aspects of Health and Safety relevant to the department. Maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in the laboratory.
About us
Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We provide our patients with first class care, operating 6 well-equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands.
Job responsibilities
As a Biomedical Scientist specialising in Histology, you will:
* Be competent to work in different sections of the laboratory.
* Participate in the production of histology sections for microscopic examination. This includes: Biopsy / specimen transfer, Tissue processing, Embedding, Microtomy, Staining, Microscopy.
* Prepare staining solutions and reagents and assist in the maintenance of adequate stocks of reagents and consumables.
* Ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables and equipment within the working area.
* Participate in internal quality control procedures and external quality assurance procedures.
* Communicate with clinicians, laboratory and clinical staff from the Manor Hospital and other organisations regarding samples required, appropriateness of tests, provision of results etc.
* Work according to the regulations and codes of practice governing aspects of Health and Safety relevant to the department.
* Maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in the laboratory.
Minimum Requirements
* Have an active HCPC registration.
* Be organised and possess good IT skills.
* Have knowledge of the Health and Safety of working in a lab.
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.
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