Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a qualified Biomedical Scientist to join their Cellular Pathology team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Candidates must possess proven knowledge of Cellular Pathology, complete their IBMS registration, and be self-motivated and organized. The role involves working closely with laboratory staff, rotating through sections, and supporting the adoption of digital pathology technologies. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered, including flexible working options.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars and home electronics

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for loans and savings

Stockport Credit Union for financial advice

Qualifications

• Proven Cellular Pathology knowledge and experience.
• Successfully completed IBMS registration portfolio.
• Experience in NHS laboratory is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Medical Laboratory Assistants, Assistant Practitioners, and Biomedical Scientists.
• Rotate through all sections of the laboratory and take part in early/late rotas.
• Engage fully with digital pathology and Vantage workflow management systems.

Skills

Cellular Pathology knowledge

Digital pathology experience

Self-motivated

Organised

Participation in CPD activities

Education

State registration in appropriate role

Job description

Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology (Band 5 - 37.5hrs/week) - 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leaveAn exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Biomedical Scientists to join our friendly but busy Cellular Pathology team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The Department handles in excess of 22,000 surgical histology requests and 1600 non-gynaecological specimens per year.

Main duties of the job

Suitable candidates will be required to have proven Cellular Pathology knowledge, experience and successfully completed their IBMS registration. You will need to be able to demonstrate that you are self-motivated, organised and participating in CPD activities.

You will be working alongside Medical Laboratory Assistants', Assistant Practitioners, Biomedical Scientists, Junior Medical staff and Consultant Pathologists and will be expected to rotate through all sections of the laboratory and take part in our early/late rota's following relevant training.

The department currently uses digital pathology and Vantage workflow management systems. The successful candidate will be required to engage fully with this process and support day to day running and development of the service.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

Suitable candidates will be required to have proven Cellular Pathology knowledge, experience and successfully completed their IBMS registration portfolio. You will need to be able to demonstrate that you are self-motivated, organised and participating in CPD activities.

You will be working alongside Medical Laboratory Assistants, Assistant Practitioners, Biomedical Scientists, Junior Medical staff and Consultant Pathologists and will be expected to rotate through all sections of the laboratory and take part in our early/late rotas following relevant training.

The department currently uses digital pathology and Vantage workflow management systems. The successful candidate will be required to engage fully with this process and support day to day running and development of the service.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• state registration in appropriate role

Experience

• Experience in relevant discipline
• Experience in NHS laboratory

Tailored Application

• Experience with digital pathology

Ability to fulfill job requirements

• Ability to fulfill job requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearpro rata per annum