10-month Biomedical Associate - Cellular Pathology

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking individuals with a solid background in histology to assist in laboratory operations and contribute to patient care. This role offers opportunities to grow through training and development while ensuring compliance with high standards. Join a supportive team that values contributions toward patient health and well-being.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training and development

Supportive team environment

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory operations and technical aspects of a health service.
• Ability to implement policies to comply with UKAS and legal standards.
• Willingness to assist in training and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the service.
• Support senior staff in delivering high-quality service.
• Implement changes directed by laboratory management.

Skills

General histology background

Hands-on knowledge of special techniques

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

The post holder will assist in the day-to-day operations and technical aspects of the service.

The post holder will support the Specialist BMS and Senior BMS in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and effective service through the Quality Management System (QMS). They will assist in implementing changes as directed by laboratory seniors or the manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.

The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures to ensure that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation, and discipline-specific regulatory bodies.

The post holder will assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff.

This role demands a solid general histology background, with hands-on knowledge of special techniques such as immunohistochemistry giving you the opportunity to develop and showcase your specialized skills.

If you're eager to join a supportive team where your expertise truly matters and your contributions make a real impact on patient care, we'd love to hear from you!

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.