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This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role. We are seeking a Band 5 Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team fixed term for 1 year. To work as part of the Cellular Pathology team as a Biomedical Scientist involved in the technical preparation of specimens and performing defined procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures. This will include all aspects of the routine service provided by the department.
Job Responsibility:
Perform a full range of analytical, technical and other laboratory duties within cellular pathology
Section cutting
Embedding
Staining and checking sections
Immunohistochemistry
Computer work to process samples through the laboratory
Filing of slides or blocks
Collecting solvents
Non-Gynae and Andrology technical work, and specimen dissection
Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments
Work as part of a team to achieve optimal handling and throughput of the departmental workload
Participate in the departmental rota
Maintain professional competence and scientific skill
Use, and daily maintenance, of expensive specialist equipment
Deliver training in specialist technical processes and use of laboratory equipment/IT systems
Answer queries from less experienced laboratory staff
Daily use of laboratory IT system
Takes an active part in departmental Quality Management processes
Participate in stock control within the cellular pathology department
Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development activities
Requirements:
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification
Registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) as a Biomedical Scientist
Previous experience of working in a diagnostic Histology laboratory
Experienced in embedding, microtomy, staining histology samples
QC checking of samples
Nice to have:
MIBMS
IBMS specialist diploma in cellular pathology
Preparation at cut-up of BMS specimen dissection
Immunohistochemistry experience
Non-Gynae cytology/andrology experience
Involvement in quality management processes including reviewing SOPs, and recording departmental incidents
Previous experience of Health and Safety processes, including Risk Assessments and COSHH assessments