A Vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you a passionate, driven individual looking for a new challenge? Then look no further!
We are looking for a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist or trainee Biomedical Scientist to come and join the team in this busy laboratory, which offers experience in a wide range of histological techniques.
The role may include routine Histology, dissection, Immunocytochemistry, Electron Microscopy, Neuropathology and Non-Gynaecological Cytology. The department is fully computerised and processes approximately 34,000 surgical specimens per annum.
The Cellular Pathology Team work alongside 14 Consultant Histopathologist, Specialist trainees, and a SAS doctor in the Department of Cellular Pathology within a large and established Pathology Directorate providing Neuropathology, Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, Non Gynaecological Cytology, Electron Microscopy and Autopsy services to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Some of the main tasks you will be expected to complete include the transfer of histology samples, embedding and microtomy of histology blocks, and staining and quality control of histology slides. You will also be involved in performing tinctorial special stains, utilizing neuropathology techniques, and preparing immunocytochemistry for the differential diagnosis of cancer. Additionally, there is the potential for training in dissection.
We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of
Duties to include but not be limited to:
• To direct more junior staff regarding technical and work issues
• Dealing with telephone enquiries from nurses, clinicians, healthcare practitioners, giving technical advice on results and use of the service
• Appropriate recording of Inventory management within the section to ensure accurate recording of receipt and issue of stock
• To communicate, as appropriate, using information technology
• Maintain and operate equipment used in the preparation and analysis of specimens.
• Undertake the correct procedures for the handling of specimens, pre and post analysis.
• Correct and safe use and safety of equipment and physical environment.
• Preparation, safe handling, dealing with spillage, storage and disposal of reagents and chemicals accordance with COSHH regulations.
For more information, please see the job description.
*Please note that the interview date may be subject to change*
This advert closes on Sunday 23 Mar 2025