Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area: Cellular Pathology Specialist BMS Grade NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (working 5 out of 7 days)
Job ref: 214-CSTO-6968393
Site: King’s Mill Hospital
Town: Sutton-In-Ashfield
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/02/2025 23:59
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
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Job overview
Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Department of Cellular Pathology.
The successful candidate must have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology. Candidates who have made a substantial start on the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology and possess significant experience to demonstrate competency at that level may be considered.
The primary role is to serve as a specialist, registered Biomedical Scientist, providing a diagnostic service to clinicians and other users to aid in diagnosis and treatment. This includes conducting scientific work within the laboratory, analysing initial findings, and identifying necessary follow-up actions.
Additionally, the role involves performing specialist techniques which may include specimen dissection, diagnostic cytology, and special staining techniques and taking a leadership role within sections of the department.
If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey, apply today to become our Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology!
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Contractual Requirements
* Full time hours are to work 37.5 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days.
Knowledge Requirements
* Relevant theoretical / practical / scientific knowledge to underpin the technical aspect of a Histopathology laboratory service.
Qualifications- Academic/Craft/ Professional
* HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
* Specialist knowledge of Histopathology (holds the IBMS Specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology or equivalent)
* Biomedical science degree or equivalent acceptable by HCPC.
* Completion of supervisory/leadership course
Skills/Abilities
* Ability to organise work and meet deadlines.
* Good technical and communication skills.
* Ability to troubleshoot technical problems.
* IT Skills.
* Experience of and relevant competency assessed specimen dissection.
Experience
* Specialist training in a clinical laboratory during which time sufficient knowledge has been acquired to demonstrate competence in the portfolio of specialist training.
* Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.
Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.
If you would like this information in an alternative format or in a different language please contact us on 01623 622515 ext 3271.
Please note that we no longer accept handwritten/paper applications and that the email address given on your application will be used for all correspondence regarding this post.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name: Michelle Whitney
Job title: Biomedical Scientist Lead
Email address: michelle.whitney1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01623 622515
For further details / informal visits contact:
For further information or an informal discussion about this position please contact Michelle Whitney, Biomedical Scientist Lead or Leanne Milnes, Departmental IT Lead on 01623 622515 Ext 6221
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