Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Birmingham is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to work within the Histology Department. The successful candidate will engage in various tasks including dissection, embedding, and special stains, contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Applicants must hold a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science and possess experience in routine Histology Laboratories. This full-time position offers the opportunity for professional growth and teamwork across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated active knowledge in a routine Histology Laboratory.
• Engaged in continuous professional development (CPD).
• Experience with quality improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full range of services in the Histology Department.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Support the implementation of improved or best practice.

Skills

Histology techniques

Quality management

Digital Pathology

CPD knowledge

Education

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will work across the full range of services provided by the Histology Department, including dissection/loading, embedding, microtomy, special stains, and immunohistochemistry (IHC). As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will follow standard operating procedures and support the implementation of improved or best practice. All work will be in keeping with the laboratory quality management system, including effective use of laboratory records, maintenance of assets/analysers, and supporting the resolution of corrective and preventative actions.

Department development

The Cellular Pathology Department is undergoing a busy period of development with upgrades to IT systems, the introduction of Digital Pathology, and a plan to develop the workforce into a range of laboratory, line management, and advanced practice roles.

Application information

Additional questions to be addressed in the Supporting Evidence of your application:

• 1. What CPD have you undertaken recently and why is participating in CPD important?
• 2. Give an example of quality improvement that you have implemented and what processes you followed?

Requirements and responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a desire to progress. We are looking for a keen and driven university graduate who holds an IBMS specialist portfolio. The post holder will be based in the Cellular Pathology Department at University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and will be expected to work across sites. This is a full-time vacancy of 37.5 hours between Monday to Friday with weekend shifts by rotation. It is essential you have a BSc (Hons) degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent and you must be able to demonstrate active knowledge of and experience in a routine Histology Laboratory.

Diversity and inclusion

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven, and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for staff with a disability or with long-term health conditions, mental health needs, or neurodiverse conditions.