Biomedical Scientist

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for their Cellular Pathology team in Stockport. This role involves handling a significant amount of surgical histology requests and requires proven knowledge and experience in Cellular Pathology. Candidates must be self-motivated, organized, and engaged in continuous professional development. The position is for a 12-month fixed-term contract and offers a range of benefits including annual leave, pension scheme membership, and staff discounts.

Benefits

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars and electronics

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for loans and budgeting

Local financial advice from Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge in Cellular Pathology with practical experience.
• Successfully completed IBMS registration.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Join the Cellular Pathology team handling surgical histology requests.
• Provide support in processing non-gynaecological specimens.
• Participate in continuous professional development.

Skills

Cellular Pathology knowledge

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Participation in CPD activities

Education

IBMS registration

Job description

Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology (Band 5 - 37.5hrs/week) - 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave

An 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.

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.

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.

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
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice