Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
At University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, patients are at the centre of all we do. Derbyshire Pathology serves both the Royal Derby Hospital Pathology and Chesterfield Royal Hospital Pathology Services and is hosted by University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation.
The single clinically lead Management Team for Derbyshire Pathology aims to:
* Provide a sustainable and efficient high-quality Pathology Service for Derbyshire.
* Accreditation of the combined service to UKAS ISO: 15189 to assure our users of the highest technical standards and quality of service in all that we do.
Histopathology is looking for a registered Biomedical Scientist, who should be proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and have excellent communication and organisational skills. This post represents an excellent opportunity to extend skills and knowledge in Histology inclusive of A-C category dissection, as well as in digital Pathology, across a service Monday - Saturday.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in Routine Histology; IHC/Specials; microscopy QC and be comfortable troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. Familiarisation with automated IHC machines and molecular techniques is desirable as the department has a variety of platforms in use.
Full training and support is available. A dedicated mentor will be provided while undertaking training and undergoing competency assessment.
Participation with staff and team development is actively encouraged at the Band 5 level, as our Band 5's are expected to support training and competency assessment of the Associate practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistant staff.
Familiarisation and understanding of ISO 15189 standards, Health & Safety requirements; audit and training/education techniques is desirable.
Closing date of applications: 01 January 2025
Interview date: 15 January 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* Ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Registration
* HCPC registration
Qualifications
* BSc Biomedical Science/ level 6 Apprenticeship
Experience and knowledge
* Pathology laboratory experience - demonstrable experience
* LIM system use
* Experience of audit and QMS
* Knowledge of UKAS and ISO15189
* Knowledge of implementing H&S in medical lab environment
* Training and support of other staff
* Histopathology laboratory experience
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.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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