Trainee Biomedical Scientist London, England
Job description
Have you got a Biomedical Science degree, and are now looking for the opportunity to kick start your career by gaining the IBMS Certificate of Competence leading to State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council? As a result of a recent review, the department is looking to increase its staffing establishment and now is an excellent time to join our Histopathology department as we implement a new LIMS system, roll out digital pathology and design and move to a new state of the art Hub. Don’t miss out. Be part of it.
This 18-month fixed-term laboratory-based role has the potential to be extended by a further 18 months upon completion of State registration and progression to training for Specialist Portfolio.
The Histology department is looking for a proficient, enthusiastic, self-motivated Biomedical Science graduate to join the Synnovis Histology team at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, have an excellent attention to detail, be a good team player and keen to develop their scientific knowledge and skills through presentations and CPD activities.
Main duties are commensurate with those of a Trainee Biomedical Scientist within Histopathology.
The candidate will be expected to complete any top up modules as required whilst working towards the IBMS Certificate of competence for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council.
The department is situated in a major teaching hospital, and cancer referral centre. Processing over 32, 000 surgical cases per year, the Histology department is currently in a dynamic state of growth with more clinics set to be established resulting in more surgical samples.
Your development and learning
You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.
Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences and other peer group meetings.
Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.
The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.
The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including: Women’s Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Children’s Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guy’s site.
You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!
