Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Staff development

Onsite parking

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join the Cellular Pathology Department across Conquest Hospital Hastings and satellite site Eastbourne. The role involves routine histology/cytology prep, embedding and microtomy, quality control and ISO 15189 compliance, with supervision by Senior/Lead staff.

You should be HCPC registered or near completion of a Biomedical Science degree, with patient-focused approach and good communication, organisation and manual

Qualifications

• HCPC registered or in final year of Biomedical Science degree with registration portfolio.
• Experience in routine Cellular Pathology laboratory.
• Professional, proactive, and patient-focused with good communication and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Perform embedding and microtomy, plus quality control steps per ISO 15189.
• Rotate through department roles and provide scientific services to aid diagnosis.
• Assist in workflow management, documentation, and training junior staff.
• Support CPD activities and maintain high standards within the team.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Manual dexterity

Patient-focused care

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

HCPC registered

Biomedical Science degree (or in progress)

Tools

Embedding

Microtomy

ISO 15189 compliance

Job description

The Cellular Pathology Department at ESHT is looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic ‘Band 5 Biomedical Scientist’ to join our busy, yet friendly department.

The department is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training. We currently process approximately 31,000 histology and 2000 diagnostic cytology samples per annum. The main Histology Department is based at the Conquest Hospital in Hastings with a satellite site based at Eastbourne. Both sites are modern, well equipped and form part of a Managed Service Contract. The department is fully live with digital reporting for Histopathology.

The successful applicant would ideally be HCPC registered and have recent working experience in a routine Cellular Pathology laboratory. We would however welcome applicants who are completing their accredited Biomedical Science degree and/or registration portfolio.

We are searching for an individual who is professional, pro‑active, innovative, and able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and manual dexterity skills. It is essential to demonstrate a patient focused approach to work and be committed to continual improvement of self, the service and the team.

The post holder will be required to perform a range of routine laboratory activities under the supervision of the Senior Biomedical Scientists or Lead Biomedical Scientist. You should have knowledge of the requirements for maintaining a quality service and adherence to ISO 15189:2012/2022.

As a Biomedical Scientist in the Cellular Pathology department at ESHT you’ll have experience of working as a Biomedical Scientist within Histopathology, the main duties will include embedding and microtomy along with quality control steps in line with ISO 15189 standards. You will rotate through the roles in the department, providing scientific services to patients and customers to aid pathological diagnosis. You’ll assist in workflow management, management of documentation, and general overall performance. You'll also play a vital role in the training and development of junior scientific staff.

We support and encourage our Biomedical Scientists to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, which could be internal talks and seminars, as well as attending approved courses. We have a dedicated Training officer within our department. The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios, and full ISO 15189 accreditation.

In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.

If you are a motivated, dynamic individual who embraces change and seeks to contribute to a forward‑thinking department, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient care in our region.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ellie Hopkins-Button Job title: Lead Biomedical Scientist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0300 131 4916