Band 6 Main area Biomedical Scientist Band 6 Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 343-6990476-FM-AG-A Site Epsom and St. Helier sites Town Epsom Salary £42,939 - £50,697 per annum Incl. HCAS (outer) Salary period Yearly Closing 24/03/2025 23:59
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.
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 ability to use your initiative.
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. The post holder is expected to work at both sites.
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.
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr