Specialist Biomedical Scientist Kettering, England
Job description
Specialist Biomedical scientist – Band 6
We require a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist for a Band 6 position in Cellular Pathology. This would suit a BMS with several years’ experience in Histopathology and who has completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology. Candidates who have completed the Specialist Portfolio and are awaiting assessment by the IBMS are also eligible to apply.
WHO WE ARE:
The department receives over 30,000 specimens per year and undertakes all routine histological procedures including specimen dissection, microtomy, frozen sections, special stains and immunocytochemistry. We are UKAS accredited and registered with the IBMS as a pre and post registration training laboratory.
WHERE WE ARE:
Kettering offers great access to all the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. It has excellent road and rail network links to and from London, the East Midlands and Birmingham and the hospital is just off the A14 giving easy access to the M1.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
You will work as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the Cellular Pathology Department and report to the Cellular Pathology Manager.The position is full time (37.5 hrs) working 9.00-17.30. The current working days are Monday to Friday.
We are looking for someone who can work comfortably within a team but also with the skills and confidence to work independently. The post will involve taking a leading role in all aspects of the daily work in the histopathology department, including immunocytochemistry, special stains, microtomy, embedding and specimen dissection. The role will also include assisting with the supervision and training of junior staff. Excellent communication skills both face to face and on the telephone are required. You should be able to work accurately and efficiently demonstrating good organisational skills. The role will be diverse reflecting the nature of the busy Cellular Pathology Department.
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK FOR US:
- Great learning and development opportunities to enable all staff to fulfill their potential
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- NHS agenda for change terms and conditions
- A generous annual leave provision
- NHS pension
- Flexible working
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
For any more information please feel free to contact: Fiona Yalvac (Deputy Manager) on 01536 491266 [email protected]
1. The preparation of surgical specimens for histological examination including:
: Reception and organisation of patient samples
: Specimen Dissection
: Processing and embedding of patient tissue blocks
: Microtomy and staining of paraffin wax embedded tissues
: Quality control microscopy checks
2. The investigation and execution of special techniques as required and active participation in the development and validation/verification of new techniques. Ensuring reagent management documentation is maintained.
3. Participation in the immunocytochemistry service including review of stained slides, fault finding and liaising with senior staff concerning appropriate corrective action.
4. Performing frozen sections as required
5. Participate in internal and external quality assurance programmes as appropriate.
6. Supports the ongoing maintenance of the department quality management system by writing, reviewing and updating SOPs, undertaking regular audits and reporting any non-conformities or other incidents which may arise.
7. Assist in general laboratory duties as required including dealing with telephone enquiries
8. Supports Consultant Histopathologists, acting as first contact point for them for any queries/ work-related issues which may arise.
9. Assist other senior staff in supervision and training of appropriate staff including trainee staff other BMS grades and visitors to the department.
10. Such other duties as may be reasonably required by the Laboratory Manager.
