biomedical scientist

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Training & development

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Biomedical Scientist (Histology) to join the Histopathology service. You will process a wide range of specimens and perform histological techniques to support accurate diagnostics across the NHS trust and surrounding region.

Applicants with IBMS recognised BMS degree, HCPC registration, and NHS histology experience are welcomed. The role offers structured training, opportunities to develop specialist knowledge, and progression towards

Qualifications

• IBMS recognised BMS degree or equivalent.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience in NHS histology laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and perform histological techniques to support diagnostics.
• Contribute to training and development within the Histopathology team.
• Take on laboratory responsibilities and help lead specialist portfolios as needed.

Skills

IBMS BMS degree

HCPC registration

Histology experience

Education

IBMS recognised BMS degree

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information Systems)

Job description

Histopathology forms part of the Cellular Pathology Clinical Service Unit, which provides a diagnostic service for a wide variety of specialties within the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and surrounding region. As a biomedical scientist you will be involved in all areas of the laboratory, processing specimens and performing histological techniques to enable a diagnosis., Qualified biomedical scientists will play a role in training others and may take on specific laboratory responsibilities as well as developing specialist knowledge and leadership skills as they prepare to become specialist biomedical scientists / team leaders., 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.

Come and join our vibrant Histopathology service as a biomedical scientist, our training programmes have a proven track record for progression from trainee to specialist biomedical scientist and beyond. The department is accredited for training and views continual improvement as an important aspect underpinning the routine work of this specialty. Ongoing involvement in continual professional development is expected and encouraged. Biomedical scientists who hold professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) are expected to work towards the IBMS specialist portfolio, once attained they will be eligible for progression to band 6 under Agenda for Change Annex 20. HCPC registered applicants are expected to attain their specialist portfolio within two years of employment / registration. Applications may be accepted from non-registered histology experienced staff but to be shortlisted you must

• hold an IBMS recognised BMS degree or
• equivalent qualification pre-approved by the IBMS (approval letter to be supplied at interview) or
• be on the level 6 BSc Biomedical Science apprenticeship at Westminster University

You will have practical histology experience in an NHS laboratory. Trainee biomedical scientists holding appropriate qualifications will be paid on a % of the top of the Band 5 pay scale (65 - 75% dependent on current posting).

• IBMS Approved BSc (Hons) Degree or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Desirable criteria

• IBMS specialist portfolio started, Knowledge of the basic techniques within Cellular Pathology
• Experience in a Histology Lab - preferably within the NHS

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience with equipment in use at the OUH, Good keyboard skills
• Knowledge of IT architecture in the running of complex analytical equipment and Laboratory Information Systems., You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.