Biomedical Scientist

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a State Registered BMS with a relevant science degree for a role in Histopathology. The individual will prepare histological sections, assist pathologists, and ensure compliance with legal and accreditation standards. Experience in cellular pathology is essential. This role contributes to high-volume surgical diagnostics.

Qualifications

• State Registered BMS required.
• Experience in cellular pathology preferred.
• Knowledge of immunocytochemistry and special stains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare histological sectioning of surgical material.
• Assist pathologists with diagnosis.
• Ensure department operates efficiently and safely.

Skills

Experience in Histopathology

Preparation of histological sectioning

Knowledge of legal and accreditation standards

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science or relevant science degree

Job description

Qualifications

The person appointed would be a State Registered BMS with an appropriate qualification (BSc in Biomedical Science or relevant science degree) in Cellular pathology and experience in Histopathology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare histological sectioning of surgical material including bone and other hard tissues.
• Undertake a range of tasks within the laboratory to assist pathologists with diagnosis.
• Perform a range of tasks that ensures the department works efficiently, safely and conforms to legal and accreditation standards.

The department processes approximately 8000 surgical requests per annum, resulting in over 30,000 tests that include immunocytochemistry, molecular and special stains. The majority of specimens consist of bone and soft tissue tumours. There is also a relatively small amount of general orthopaedic pathology. The laboratory provides both the RNOHT and UCLHT with a diagnostic service and also provides the histopathology for the London Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Unit.