Biomedical Scientist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Tipner; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology to join the Histopathology Department at Queens Medical Centre. You will perform laboratory analyses and report results, while upholding high professional standards and contributing to teaching and research initiatives.

You will be supported in maintaining quality control, adhering to safety and data protection, and you may work across campuses as required, with flexible shifts and

Qualifications

• Experience in Histopathology
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory analyses under the direction of senior Biomedical Scientist staff, ensuring results are reported accurately and records are maintained.
• Participate in departmental rosters and operate flexibly according to service requirements.
• Perform quality control procedures and investigate issues, taking corrective action where required.
• Support operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and report faults.
• Maintain supplies and organize personal work activities to use time/resources efficiently.
• Ensure competent use of computerised data management systems and comply with SOPs, safety, confidentiality and data protection.

Skills

Histopathology experience

Quality control knowledge

Data handling & records

Professional development

Education

Biomedical Science degree

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Histopathology Department at Queens Medical Centre. You will be responsible for carrying out the examination of pathological samples using a range of technologies and ensuring accurate results are reported or presented appropriately. You will support the delivery of a quality-driven, cost-effective and patient-focused service, working as part of the departmental team in line with the Trusts objectives and professional standards. You will be based at one campus but may be required to work across both Queens Medical Centre (QMC) and Nottingham City Hospital (NCH), depending on service requirements., As a Biomedical Scientist, you will be responsible for promoting the Trusts core values and maintaining high professional standards in all aspects of your work. You will be supporting a culture that values staff contributions, professional development and equality, while demonstrating zero tolerance of discrimination. You will be managing your responsibilities in accordance with the principles of the NHS and contributing to the responsible stewardship of public funds. You will also support opportunities for innovation, teaching and research, helping to encourage new approaches and continuous development within the organisation.

• To carry out laboratory analyses under the direction of senior Biomedical Scientist staff, ensuring results are reported accurately and appropriate records and documentation are completed and maintained.
• To participate in departmental rosters as required and undertake duties according to the operational requirements of the laboratory, including working flexibly when necessary.
• To perform quality control procedures and review quality control results to identify poor performance, investigating issues and taking appropriate corrective action where required.
• To participate in the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, reporting any faults or issues appropriately to support the safe and effective functioning of equipment.
• To maintain appropriate laboratory supplies by monitoring and replenishing consumables, reagents and equipment, while organising personal work activities to make effective use of available time and resources.
• To ensure competent use of computerised data management systems and maintain compliance with laboratory policies, Standard Operating Procedures, safety requirements, statutory obligations, patient confidentiality and data protection legislation. HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Relevant Biomedical Science qualification.
• Experience in Histopathology.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
• Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
• Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want