Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology/Histology

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Registered Biomedical Scientist for their Cellular Pathology department. The role involves producing high-quality histological sections and requires HCPC registration and experience in a pathology laboratory. You'll join a team dedicated to patient care and support your career development with structured programs.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Access to NHS discount schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and practice as a Registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Completed IBMS registration portfolio and experience in a histology laboratory.
• Experience of working in a diagnostic cellular pathology laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Participation in junior rota covering all areas of laboratory processes.
• Production of histological stained sections for consultant pathologist.

Skills

Ability to recognise normal histology morphology

Good written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of safety regulations in laboratories

Good manual dexterity & accurate pipetting skills

Computer skills and use of Microsoft Office suite

Education

Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent

HCPC registration

Completion of IBMS registration portfolio

Job description

Overview

Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients\' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [e-mail] or phone [phone].

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

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Job overview

Cellular Pathology is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated and conscientious member of staff who is able to work alone, enjoy working as part of a team, in the provision of an efficient, effective and comprehensive service in the cellular pathology department.

Suitable candidates must be HCPC registered, being part of the Cellular Pathology management team, assisting Senior BMSs, and Lead BMS.

Main duties of the job

• Participation in the junior rota covering all areas of laboratory processes, maintenance and monitoring
• This entails production of histological stained sections of surgical and post mortem tissues, which the consultant pathologist uses in diagnosis.
• This is to be of the highest quality possible ensuring patients\' needs are of paramount importance.
• Requires completed IBMS registration portfolio and experience in a histology laboratory and be hold a current registration with the HCPC

Working for our organisation

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you\'ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [e-mail] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

HCPC registered and practise as a Registered Biomedical Scientist, assisting senior staff in the provision of an efficient, effective and comprehensive service in the cellular pathology department.

Participation in the junior rota covering all areas of laboratory processes, maintenance and monitoring. This entails production of histological stained sections of surgical and post mortem tissues, which the consultant pathologist uses in diagnosis. This is to be of the highest quality possible ensuring patients\' needs are of paramount importance.

Requires completed IBMS registration portfolio and experience in a histology laboratory and be hold a current registration with the HCPC

Person specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• Registration with the Health Professions Council as a biomedical scientist.
• Completion of registration portfolio
• A Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent.
• Participation in CPD

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a diagnostic cellular pathology laboratory as a BMS.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of standard diagnostic methods in the relevant pathology discipline.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability to recognise normal histology morphology and routine staining techniques.
• Knowledge of safety regulations relating to safe working in pathology laboratories.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Computer skills and use of Microsoft Office suite
• Good manual dexterity & accurate pipetting skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge and experience of histology laboratory working practices

Special Circumstances

Essential criteria

• Willingness/ability to travel to other sites

Desirable criteria

• Willingness to work internal rotation

PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.

Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Disclosure The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 408.4KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 328.4KB)
• Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 128.2KB)
• Welcome to Buckinghamshire NHS Trust (PDF, 430.1KB)
• Living in Buckinghamshire (PDF, 2.0MB)