Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Training and Main Laboratory

Katalysysts; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Advanced Biomedical Scientist to enhance their Cellular Pathology team. In this pivotal role, you will lead training initiatives and ensure compliance with UKAS ISO15189:2022 standards while managing staff and maintaining high-quality laboratory practices. Your expertise in histological techniques, quality control, and equipment management will be vital in providing accurate diagnostic results. Join a dedicated team that values Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect, and contribute to empowering individuals within the community. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in histological techniques and quality control measures.
• Ability to manage staff and perform HR duties effectively.

Responsibilities

• Participate in routine work to provide accurate and timely results.
• Manage staff and ensure compliance with SOPs and quality standards.
• Perform specialized histological investigations and maintain equipment.

Skills

Histological Techniques

Quality Control

Microtomy Skills

Troubleshooting Equipment

Pipetting Skills

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science

Training in Cellular Pathology

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Computerized Record Systems

Job description

Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Training and Main Laboratory

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A Vacancy at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking an Advanced Biomedical Scientist to join our team.

You will work as part of the Cellular Pathology team involved in the technical preparation of specimens and performing defined procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures. To act as training and joint main laboratory lead within the department and take part in quality assurance, documentation and organization of the department training and competency programs. To take part in the maintenance of department standards, assessed to UKAS ISO15189:2022 standards. To line manage members of staff and carry out appraisals, one to one meetings and other HR duties.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the routine work of all sections within the department to provide our users with accurate and timely results.
• Perform both routine and specialist tasks covering a variety of equipment and manual techniques.
• Ensure that all tasks are performed in accordance with current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and regulations to ensure a high quality service at all times.
• Ensure that equipment is properly maintained on a day to day basis and operated in accordance with laboratory and manufacturers SOPs.
• Be fully conversant with the equipment within the department, including troubleshooting.
• Document specimens, including entry of computerised records.
• Handle, process and dispose of histological and cytological material.
• Provide macroscopic description and transfer of category A specimens, such as small biopsies.
• Further specimen dissection techniques.
• Embed and orient tissue samples selected for diagnostic evaluation requiring significant knowledge and experience of histological and anatomical structure.
• Produce slides for microscopic examination, requiring extensive hand and eye coordination to produce high quality diagnostic sections using complex, skilled microtomy and handling techniques.
• Prepare complex stains, working solutions and reagents in order to perform routine and specialised histological, histochemical and immunohistochemical investigations.
• Undertake routine and specialised histological, histochemical and immunohistochemical investigations on diagnostic tissue specimens in accordance with Standard Operational Procedures.
• Have precise pipetting skills where accuracy and precision are required.
• Undertake investigations arising from UKNEQAS participation, including cellular pathology techniques, immunohistochemistry and andrology.
• Implement quality control measures and checking.
• Manage staff for day to day operations of the section.
• Identify any problems within the section, working co-operatively with others to solve the problem, using knowledge and experience to arrive at the best conclusion.
• Use interpretive and judgement skills to ensure that each case is given the appropriate treatment and prioritisation.
• Monitor internal and external quality control results, taking appropriate action to identify, correct and report problems.

Our STAR values Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

This advert closes on Sunday 27 Apr 2025.

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