Biomedical Scientist Band 6 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. In this role, you will utilize your expertise in cellular pathology and histology techniques to support a diverse patient population across multiple sites. You will be part of a collaborative team focused on maintaining high standards and quality in laboratory services. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the teaching and development of staff while ensuring efficient resource management. If you are self-motivated, flexible, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with IBMS Specialist Diploma or years of lab experience.
• Specialist in histology techniques like immunohistochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a medical laboratory service for patient care.
• Organise workflow and maintain responsibilities in designated sections.
• Contribute to staff teaching and development.

Skills

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Innovation

Excellent communication skills

Team working

Organisational skills

Initiative

Education

HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology

Job description

The successful applicant will be HCPC registered and possess the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or have several years of broad experience in current laboratory practice, including specialist histology techniques such as immunohistochemistry and specimen dissection.

Personal Attributes

1. Flexibility, self-motivation, and innovation are fundamental to the role.
2. Excellent communication skills with senior and laboratory teams are essential.
3. Good team working and organisational skills, with the ability to use initiative.

Application Note

Previous applicants within the last 6 months need not reapply.

Role Responsibilities

• Participate in delivering a medical laboratory service to ensure efficient and effective patient care and resource management within the Trust.
• Assist in the day-to-day organisation, workflow maintenance, and carry out responsibilities within designated sections.
• Contribute to the teaching and development of staff within their section.
• Maintain high standards and quality at all times.
• Keep up-to-date with specialist area knowledge and current practices within the diagnostic laboratory.
• Work at both sites: St George’s, Epsom, and St Helier University Hospitals.

About the Trust

Our group cares for a population of four million in South West London and North East Surrey, including major trauma centres, renal and transplantation units, and orthopaedic centres.

Additional Information

Our Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021, enhancing collaboration on research, education, and workforce development.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more details. Ensure your application references these documents.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 12 May 2025. The recruitment team reserves the right to close the advertisement early once the maximum number of applications is reached.