Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join the friendly team in the Cellular Pathology department at the Broomfield Hospital site of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
Cellular Pathology at Broomfield Hospital is a busy department that incorporates Histology and Non-gynae sample preparations. The department handles approximately 30,000 specimens p.a. and specializes in Breast; Head & Neck; upper GI and lymphoma work and has close liaison with oncology research trials and Anglia Ruskin University.
The department has full training status granted by IBMS and has close links with Essex University for placement students. Staff are actively encouraged to maintain continuous professional development required for state registration and to attend lunchtime lectures/journal club.
The laboratory is working towards UKAS accreditation and is licensed by HTA.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to work as part of a team to provide high quality, cost effective and timely Histology service.
You will process histology specimens in accordance with agreed policies and standard operating procedures.
You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the histology department, using technical expertise to a high standard throughout all investigations and meeting deadlines as required for subsequent patient care.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* BSc in Biomedical Sciences State registered BMS with HCPC
Skills and Aptitudes
* Technical expertise to carry out practical procedures. Meticulous and dexterous in practical technique.
* Continuing Professional Development. Maintenance of HCPC competence.
Knowledge and Experience
* Broad experience in all aspects of histology.
* Continuing Professional Development. Maintenance of HCPC competence.
Personal attributes
* Able to work as part of a team but also alone, as required. Thorough, tidy worker, able to complete tasks within deadlines.
* Versatile and willing to undertake any task as required. Prioritising skills. Works well under pressure.
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.
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year (Per Annum, pro rata for part-time)
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