Biomedical Scientist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking applicants for a role requiring an IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree and current HCPC registration. Essential experience includes operating laboratory equipment and working knowledge in Histopathology. Ideal candidates will contribute to maintaining quality management systems and training staff within a hospital laboratory environment. This role is crucial for providing expert healthcare services in the Manchester area.

Qualifications

• Experience of training BMS and MLA staff.
• Awareness of ISO 15189 standards.

Skills

Knowledge of Quality Management Systems in pathology

Experience of operating, troubleshooting and maintaining complex laboratory equipment

Knowledge of the work of a Histopathology Department

Hospital laboratory experience in Histopathology

Education

IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree

Current HCPC registration

Evidence of CPD

Tools

QPulse

Job description

Overview

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. The Candidate Essentials Guide provides details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others. It also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We\u2019re looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree (or other degree accredited with IBMS)
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable criteria

• Working towards IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and experience of Quality Management Systems in pathology
• Knowledge of the work of a Histopathology Department
• Hospital laboratory experience in Histopathology
• A sound understanding of basic physiology, pathology and scientific principles relevant to Histopathology

Training and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of operating, troubleshooting and maintaining complex laboratory equipment
• Experience of training BMS and MLA staff
• Awareness of ISO 15189 standards

Desirable criteria

• Experience of using QPulse
• Experience in service improvement within pathology

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 520.6KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 408.6KB)
• Functional requirement form (PDF, 920.2KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)