Biomedical Associate - Cellular Pathology 12 month FTC

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Details of specific service/department responsibilities, accountabilities and objectives are listed in the Role Descriptor document incorporated with this Biomedical Scientist (BMS) job description.

The post holder will assist in the day to day operations and technical aspects of the service.

The post holder will assist the senior laboratory BMS in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS]. They will assist in the implementation of change as directed by the laboratory seniors/manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.

The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures ensuring that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies.

The post holder will assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff.

To perform as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of biomedical procedures acquired through training to A level or NVQ3 level

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• IT knowledge and skills
• Competent in sectioning paraffin blocks
• Competent in embedding paraffin blocks

Desirable criteria

• Flexible in approach and working relationships

Expereience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and experience of a Cellular Pathology laboratory within a UK laboratory
• Ability to assist a Pathologist and BMS dissection bench

Desirable criteria

• Microtomy
• Pathologist assist
• Digital Pathology
• Embedding

It is an exciting time to join 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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