Band 6 Main area Biomedical Scientist Band 6 Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 343-NN-6914420-FM-AG Site Epsom and St. Helier sites Town Epsom Salary £42,939 - £50,697 per annum Incl. HCAS (outer) Salary period Yearly Closing 03/02/2025 23:59
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Job overview
The successful applicant will be HCPC registered, have the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or have several years’ broad experience in current laboratory practice including specialist histology techniques such as immunohistochemistry and specimen dissection. Being flexible, self-motivated and innovative will be fundamental to your role. The ability to communicate well with the senior and laboratory team is essential as well as having good team working and organisational skills with the ability to use your initiative.
Please note that previous applicants within 6 months need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is a registered practitioner in a team of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants. The post holder will participate in the delivery of a medical laboratory service to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and resource management within the Trust; participate in the day-to-day organisation, maintenance of work flow and any particular responsibilities associated with their designated sections; participate in the teaching and development of staff currently in their section; maintain at all times the required high standards and quality; maintain an up to date knowledge of specialist area and current working practices within the diagnostic laboratory.
Working for our organisation
Applications are invited for a Specialist BMS in Histology in a UKAS accredited laboratory at Epsom & ST Helier Hospitals NHS Trust.
The laboratory receives approx 30,000 requests per year and is based predominantly on the Epsom General Hospital site although cover is provided on a rotational basis with specimen reception, renal and frozen section service at the satellite lab at St Helier Hospital. Hospital transport between sites is provided.
For further information, please contact Michelle Santos, Operations Manager for Cellular Pathology on 01372 735486
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Perform cut-up and all technical methods to a high standard and ensure quality is maintained at all times.
Work autonomously to plan, manage and prioritise individual workload making adjustments to plans according to unforeseen circumstances.
Provide training and supervision of staff in laboratory techniques and processes as required.
Be proactive in troubleshooting, service developments and implementation of new processes and techniques.
Perform and review audits, be an active participant in Quality Management and Health and Safety activities as required.
To participate in the evaluation of new equipment, techniques and protocols. Write technical procedures as required.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria
* BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent with 3 years post graduate laboratory experience
Desirable criteria
* Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology
Experience Essential criteria
* Experience of working as a Biomedical Scientist in Histology. Demonstrate a broad level of laboratory experience
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of the principles of audit Some experience in training and supervision of lower staff grades.
Knowledge Essential criteria
* Able to communicate effectively in English language both in writing and verbally. Problem solving skills Ability to keep calm under pressure and act professionally at all times
Desirable criteria
* A broad range of techniques and knowledge of UKAS accreditation Knowledge of Laboratory computer systems e.g. Telepath
Your application : Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria.
References : You will be required to provide 3 years of employment/educational history. We do not accept references from personal email addresses such as Hotmail, Gmail etc. therefore please ensure you are providing professional working email addresses within your application form. If you are unable to provide professional email addresses and are invited to an interview, please ensure you advise the interviewers of this - otherwise, this may delay your pre-employment checks.
Closing date : In order to streamline recruitment within our Trust, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Shortlisting : You will only be contacted via e-mail/SMS by the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are successfully shortlisted for this post. Please ensure that you check your Trac registered e-mail regularly.
DBS : We are committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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