Biomedical Scientist

Biomedical Scientist Kingston upon Thames, England

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time Kingston upon Thames, England 31163 - 37875 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

We are looking for a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist preferably with a history of working in a Histopathology laboratory to enhance our team within the Cellular Pathology department at Kingston Hospital NHS foundation trust.

Some previous experience of working in a busy routine NHS Histopathology Laboratory is desirable and membership of the IBMS is an advantage. As a Biomedical Scientist you will be expected to be involved with all aspects of the routine histology service, a broad range of immunocytochemistry tests and special stains. Experience in processing non Gynae cytology samples would be desirable. You will also be involved with essential quality checks of the slides being issued to the histopathology consultants. The successful applicant will be expected to have successfully completed the IBMS Registration Portfolio but consideration will be made to those who are currently undertaking the portfolio.

Experience of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and confidence with IT programs is essential.

Ensure safe working laboratory practices in the department in compliance with the Trust and department policies and procedures., including safe checks of samples received, accurate entry of information to the laboratory information and management system (LIMS).

Adhere to good quality procedures and practices to ensure continuing provision of a high quality service.

Operate with the quality management and clinical governance processes currently in place in the department.

Participate and be competent in all sections of the laboratory to produce a timely and high quality service to users.

Participate in education and training for other members of staff.

Undertake other duties that may be required appropriate to training and responsibilities of the grade.

Assist in maintenance of supplies within the department.

Ensure audit trails for each specimen are completed.

Perform immunocytochemistry techniques as detailed in SOPs.

Using specialist knowledge, process urgent surgical frozen sections, including sectioning and staining for rapid diagnosis.

Prepare non-gynae specimens and quality control preparations prior to distributing to consultants.

Assist in the preparation and updating of departmental documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures.

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

  • Caring – Design and deliver care around each individual patient’s needs and wants.
  • Safe – Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes first
  • Responsible – All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation
  • Value Each Other – Value each other's contribution
  • Inspiring - We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information.

Biomedical Scientist
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

www.nhs.uk
London, United Kingdom
Amanda Pritchard
$5 to $25 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
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1946
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