Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Histology Specimen Dissection
Posted 4 days 20 hours ago by NHS
Calling all experienced Biomedical Scientists! Are you yearning for a career progression filled with dynamic challenges and a variety of opportunities? Your search ends here!
We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.
NWLP is based on a 'hub and spoke' structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service Laboratories based on-site within the seven hospital sites in the group.
Our values are to be patient-focused, collaborative, expert and caring. You will be handling a diverse workload with exposure to a wide array of surgical specimens including frozen section dissection. Most importantly you will thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment, where we prioritize training and career progression, with dedicated mentors to support your journey.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder should have a keen interest in dissection, be timely and accurate in their work and well organised. The successful candidate must have HCPC Registration, MSc or FIBMS or equivalent, and demonstrable relevant experience post HCPC registration in cellular pathology.
As such they would be expected to, as part of a team, undertake the day to day management of the dissection area and specimen reception sections within the laboratory and develop and improve their professional expertise and specialist skills.
They would liaise with consultant staff and actively participate in the training programmes required for the advanced dissection role and frozen section dissection on the spoke sites. We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.
About usBenefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Person Specification EDUCATION- HCPC Registration
- MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline
- Management training
- IBMS Diploma of Expert or Advanced Practice in Histological Dissection
- Advanced practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Prepared to work with biological materials
- Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- Evidence of ability to problem solve
- Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject
- Use of Pathology computer systems
- Evidence and experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
- Evidence and experience of quality control, assurance and governance
- Evidence of experience of training staff
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.