Trainee Biomedical Scientist
Job description
Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist– Cellular Pathology A vacancy has arisen for a Trainee Biomedical Scientist in the Department of Cellular Pathology at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. We are a small but busy department based in Bury St Edmunds, processing around 25,000 requests per year. Cellular Pathology is UKAS accredited laboratory, situated within the Pathology department and plays a vital role in the Trust’s cancer diagnostics service. We offer a clinically led service with quality as its prime focus. We are a progressive laboratory, currently working towards digitalisation. Development of our staff is one of our key focuses and we are proud to offers excellent training in all aspects of cellular pathology technique including specimen dissection. The successful applicant will participate in the routine daily laboratory tasks including embedding, microtomy, staining and quality control, as well as contributing to the Quality Management Systems. Thesuccessful applicant will have good IT skills, and will exhibit a commitment to the development of themselves and the discipline.Applicants should have completed or be nearing the completion of an IBMS accredited Biomedical Science degree. It is crucial that the successful candidate has; Good verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken. Strives for excellence. #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?c Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
