Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Sutton No. 103; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join their busy laboratory. The candidate must be HCPC registered and have a degree in biomedical science. Key responsibilities include conducting scientific analytical work and supporting various diagnostic services. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in histopathology and immunohistochemistry, with a flexible approach to work. This role offers exposure to advanced diagnostic processes in a world-class facility. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Dynamic working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Clear career pathways

Qualifications

• Significant experience in histopathology, including immunohistochemistry.
• Experience with digital pathology would be an advantage.
• Evidence of personal development and ambition.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific analytical work on clinical samples.
• Provide diagnostic service for clinicians and the community.
• Rotate through all sections performing core and advanced procedures.

Skills

Complex scientific calculations

Data analysis

Clear writing

Teamwork

Flexible approach

Education

Degree in biomedical science

HCPC registration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join our team within this busy laboratory. Applicants must be HCPC registered and have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or have equivalent experience.

The successful candidate will require significant experience in histopathology, including immunohistochemistry.The successful candidate will also be a forward thinking, practically minded biomedical scientist, responsible for participating in all aspects of the service including companion diagnostics PDL1 testing for the Trust and supporting the OSNA intra-operative service.

Experience with digital pathology would be an advantage.

The department is based on the Sutton site within the Centre for Molecular Pathology building, which is a world class facility.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out scientific analytical work on clinical samples within the Histopathology Department at Centre for Molecular Pathology (CMP) Sutton, providing a diagnostic service both for the Trust's clinicians and also for those in the national and international community seeking second opinion.

The post holder will rotate through all sections of the Department performing core and advanced procedures as required.

The post holder may, when required, deputise for a Section Manager in their absence. Duties will include, amongst others, specimen processing and preparation, data entry of requests, equipment maintenance and liaison with other hospital staff.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description & person specification.

• To ensure the timely and efficient provision of core and technologically complex analytical/diagnostic services.
• To ensure knowledge of all instrumentation and equipment is up to date and that the post holder capable of operating such equipment e.g. Ventana automated immunostainers, cryostats, routine stainers, tissue processors.
• To ensure that quality control tests are conducted and meet required analytical standards.
• Where appropriate assist senior staff in implementation of remedial plans, in line with SOPs.
• Assisting Pathologists in the diagnostic sampling of fresh and formalin fixed tissue.
• Perform IHC on tissue sections to identify microscopically antigenic binding sites in human tissue (such as PDL1), to enable tumour diagnosis and classification.
• To perform IHC by both manual and automated methods.
• To abide by the Pathology Code of Conduct.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform complex scientific calculations and data analysis
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Awareness of organisational and logistical issues

Personal Qualities

• Ambitious, evidence of personal development
• Able to work unsupervised
• Commitment to team working
• Enthusiasm for role, job and profession
• Self-confident, contributes to laboratory meetings
• Flexible approach to work

Specific Experience

• HCPC registration
• Degree in biomedical science
• Experience of working in all areas of relevant routine laboratory
• Full understanding of EQA & IQA and their implications
• Evidence of post graduate study

Clinical Responsibility

• Understanding of relationship between laboratory investigations and clinical practice
• Ability to extrapolate from basic information to consider additional investigations to perform
• Ability to review anomalous/ unexpected findings and take further appropriate action
• Awareness of clinical significance of laboratory finding and implications for patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.