Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a qualified individual with a Biomedical Sciences degree and HCPC registration for a role in their Histopathology Department. The candidate must have experience operating complex laboratory equipment and knowledge of quality management systems. This position requires handling vulnerable patients, necessitating a criminal records check.

Qualifications

• IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree (or equivalent).
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience of troubleshooting and maintaining complex laboratory equipment.

Skills

Knowledge and experience of Quality Management Systems in pathology

Hospital laboratory experience in Histopathology

Experience of operating laboratory equipment

Experience of training BMS and MLA staff

Education

IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree

Current HCPC registration

Tools

QPulse

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree (or other degree accredited with IBMS)
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable criteria

• Working towards IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and experience of Quality Management Systems in pathology
• Knowledge of the work of a Histopathology Department
• Hospital laboratory experience in Histopathology
• A sound understanding of basic physiology, pathology and scientific principles relevant to Histopathology

Training and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of operating, troubleshooting and maintaining complex laboratory equipment
• Experience of training BMS and MLA staff
• Awareness of ISO 15189 standards

Desirable criteria

• Experience of using QPulse
• Experience in service improvement within pathology

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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, 520.6KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 408.6KB)
• Functional requirement form (PDF, 920.2KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)