Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in a busy but friendly Cellular Pathology department.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals with HCPC registration and Cellular Pathology experience, to join our team and assist in the daily running of this busy department, rotating through all the departmental sections.

The philosophy of the laboratory is to promote best practice and provide a quality service. The department is approved by the IBMS for pre and post registration training and is UKAS accredited. The department is fully equipped with new equipment throughout laboratory.

The Royal Oldham Hospital Cellular Pathology Department provides comprehensive Histology, Diagnostic Cytology and Andrology Services to the North East Sector of the Norther Care Alliance and the surrounding Clinical Commissioning Groups.

The custom built, state of the art Central Service Laboratory at The Royal Oldham Hospital and also serves the Trust sites at Fairfield General Hospital, Bury , Rochdale Infirmary and Salford

Main duties of the job

• You will be a good team player and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Active participation in CPD and opportunities for further study are encouraged and supported.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description
Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualification / Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS accredited Honours Degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Possession of or willingness to work towards the IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Histopathology

Person Specification
Qualification / Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS accredited Honours Degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Possession of or willingness to work towards the IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Histopathology

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

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