Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Band 6- Histology

Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Band 6- Histology Cheltenham, England

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time Cheltenham, England 35392 - 42618 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

We are looking for an experienced specialist HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team.

You will be working with us to provide a service to cancer patients to ensure that they receive their results in a timely manner.

You will have HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist and experience of working in a busy Histology Department including molecular pathology.

You will work in all areas of the Histology Laboratory and be involved in provision of the technical service.

You will participate in provision of Biomedical Scientist cut-up as well as routine areas such as tissue sectioning and staining.

You will rotate through the specialist areas of the laboratory such as Immunocytochemistryand Molecular Pathology.

You will be ensuring that the Department meets cancer targets and you will need to have experience of working in a team.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a staff of around 8000 and is dedicated to providing the Best Care for Everyone.

The Histology Department is based within the Pathology Department at Cheltenham General Hospital and is one of the biggest within the South West.

We have a team of medical staff, scientists and support staff working in a busy environment and are focused on providing a high quality efficient service.

The successful candidate will, amongst other duties, be required to:

Work and supervise staff in all sections of the department on a rotational basis

Participate in the reception, preparation and documentation of specimens for Histology (including Post-mortem) material in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols

Participate in specimen processing and the production of histology sections for microscopic examination. This includes cut up, embedding, microtomy, staining and microscopy

Participate in Biomedical Scientist cut-up

Rotate through all sections of the department including both the Special Techniques area, which covers Immunocytochemistry, and Molecular Pathology

Input test requests, including tests, patient demographics, requesting clinician and location for report onto the laboratory computer system in a timely fashion in order to maintain efficient workflow and laboratory turnaround times and taking into account the urgency of the request

Receive, check and authorise external test results. Perform any additional work required and communicate with wider clinical teams.

Participate in the training and teaching of trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLAs and other healthcare professionals

Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Band 6- Histology
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Deborah Lee
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Hospital
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
2002
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