Band 5 Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology 12-month

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Biomedical Scientist and contribute to delivering high-quality health care in the UK. This role involves assisting in laboratory operations, compliance with standards, and staff training. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Biomedical Science and relevant HCPC registration.

Benefits

Access to high quality training and development

Supportive and friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in a Cellular Pathology laboratory in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operations and technical aspects of the service.
• Implement policies ensuring compliance with UKAS standards and regulations.
• Participate in the training and development of staff.

Skills

Communication

Embedding blocks

Sectioning blocks

Education

BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent

HCPC registration

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Details of specific service/department responsibilities, accountabilities and objectives are listed in the Role Descriptor document incorporated with this Biomedical Scientist (BMS) job description.

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

The post holder will assist the senior laboratory BMS in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS]. They will assist in the implementation of change as directed by the laboratory seniors/manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.

The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures ensuring 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.

To perform as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent
• HCPC registered

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills, including good use of written English (spelling and grammar)
• Ability to expertly embed min. 45 blocks per hour
• Ability to expertly section min. 20 blocks per hour

Desirable criteria

• Flexible in approach and adaptability to change
• Practical knowledge of Cellular Pathology automation

Expereience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working within a Cellular Pathology laboratory in the UK

Desirable criteria

• Immunocyochemistry experience
• Cutting frozen sections
• Digital Pathology

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

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. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 224.6KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 139.2KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 203.9KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
• Bedford Hospital Site map (PDF, 2.6MB)
• Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)