Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Histology Specimen Dissection

St. George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join their team. The ideal candidate will hold an MSc in Biomedical Sciences and have relevant HCPC registration. Responsibilities include performing laboratory tests, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates must exhibit strong communication skills and attention to detail, working within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory duties as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Participate in quality control and assurance.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare teams.

Skills

Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Able to work as part of a team

Education

MSc in Biomedical Sciences

Honours degree or equivalent in a biological science

HCPC Registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Histology or equivalent experience

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Overview

Detailed job description and main responsibilities. Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

This post is based at St. George's Hospital; however, the post holder may be required to work at any of the SWLP sites as and when necessary.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• MSc in Biomedical Sciences
• An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• HCPC Registration
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Histology or equivalent experience
• Equivalent experience at masters level

Desirable criteria

• Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
• IBMS Diploma of Expert or Advanced Practice in Histological Dissection

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
• Excellent working knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of ability to problem solve
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
• Evidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
• Knowledge of quality control and assurance

Desirable criteria

• Experience of training laboratory staff
• Experience of clinical governance issues

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• Intermediate level of computer skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience of IQC and/or EQA review

Other relevant requirements

Essential criteria

• Good hand eye co-ordination
• Able to perform light physical work
• Capable of intense periods of concentration

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.

If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:

• The machine readable zone
• An ultra violet image
• An infra red image

As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Specimen Dissector (PDF, 496.3KB)
• PERSON SPECIFICATION (PDF, 128.6KB)
• Referee Contact details form (PDF, 200.6KB)