Job summary
- Main area
- Biomedical Scientist Band 6
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 343-NN-5988160-HS-Z-B
- Employer
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Epsom and St. Helier sites
- Town
- Epsom
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum Incl. HCAS (outer)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist Band 6
Band 6
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values
Job overview
**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**
The successful applicant will be HCPC registered, have the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or have several years’ broad experience in current laboratory practice including specialist histology techniques such as immunohistochemistry and specimen dissection. Being flexible, self-motivated and innovative will be fundamental to your role. The ability to communicate well with the senior and laboratory team is essential as well as having good team working and organisational skills with ability to use your initiative.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is a registered practitioner in a team of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants. The post holder will participate in the delivery of a medical laboratory service to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and resource management within the Trust; participate in the day-to-day organisation, maintenance of work flow and any particular responsibilities associated with their designated sections; participate in the teaching and development of staff currently in their section; maintain at all times the required high standards and quality; maintain an up to date knowledge of specialist area and current working practices within the diagnostic laboratory.
Working for our organisation
Applications are invited for a Specialist BMS in Histology in a CPA accredited and recently refurbished laboratory at Epsom & ST Helier Hospitals NHS Trust.
The laboratory receives approx 30,000 requests per year and is based predominantly on the Epsom General Hospital site although cover is provided on a rotational basis with specimen reception, renal and frozen section service at the satellite lab at St Helier Hospital. Hospital transport between sites is provided.
For further information, please contact Michelle Santos, Operations Manager for Cellular Pathology on 01372 735486
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Perform cut-up and all technical methods to a high standard and ensure quality is maintained at all times.
Work autonomously to plan, manage and prioritise individual workload making adjustments to plans according to unforeseen circumstances.
Provide training and supervision of staff in laboratory techniques and processes as required.
Be proactive in troubleshooting, service developments and implementation of new processes and techniques.
Perform and review audits, be an active participant in Quality Management and Health and Safety activities as required.
To participate in the evaluation of new equipment, techniques and protocols. Write technical procedures as required.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent with 3 years post graduate laboratory experience
Desirable criteria
- Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as a Biomedical Scientist in Histology.Demonstrate a broad level of laboratory experience
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the principles of audit Some experience in training and supervision of lower staff grades.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively in English language both in writing and verbally. Problem solving skills Ability to keep calm under pressure and act professionally at all times
Desirable criteria
- A broad range of techniques and knowledge of UKAS accreditation Knowledge of Laboratory computer systems e.g. Telepath
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Santos
- Job title
- Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01372 735486
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