Band 5 Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology 12-month FTC

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Details of the specific service, departmental responsibilities, accountabilities, and objectives are outlined in the Role Descriptor document accompanying this Biomedical Scientist (BMS) job description.

The post holder will support the day-to-day operations and technical aspects of the service, working closely with senior Biomedical Scientists to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, efficient, and effective service in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS).

They will assist in the implementation of service improvements and operational changes as directed by senior laboratory staff or the Laboratory Manager, in line with service requirements.

The post holder will be responsible for implementing policies and procedures to ensure the service remains compliant with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation, and relevant discipline-specific regulatory bodies.

In addition, the post holder will contribute to the training and development of both scientific and support staff.

As an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will play an active role in supporting the effective delivery of departmental services.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent
• HCPC registered

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills, including good use of written English (spelling and grammar)
• Ability to expertly embed min. 45 blocks per hour
• Ability to expertly section min. 20 blocks per hour

Desirable criteria

• Flexible in approach and adaptability to change
• Practical knowledge of Cellular Pathology automation

Expereience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working within a Cellular Pathology laboratory in the UK
• Digital Pathology
• Immunohistochemistry experience

Desirable criteria

• Cutting frozen sections

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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