Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales is seeking a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in the Cellular Pathology department. This role involves delivering quality laboratory services and ensuring compliance with health legislation. Applicants should have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent and be HCPC registered or eligible within 12 months. This position offers a starting salary between £31,516 and £38,364, with opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a laboratory using manual and automated techniques.
• Able to provide evidence of ongoing personal development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality services in the Cellular Pathology department.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Contribute to ongoing quality control and assurance.

Skills

Ability to pick up techniques quickly

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good organisational skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to supervise others

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent

State Registration with the HCPC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology

An opportunity has arisen to appoint Band 5 Biomedical Scientist into our existing Cellular Pathology team. All posts will be based in our purpose built laboratory facility at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan.

We are happy to accept applications from HCPC registered BMS or from those with IBMS approved Biomedical Scientist degrees that will complete their portfolio in the next 12 months. Candidates not HCPC registered will be paid as Trainee Biomedical Scientist at annex 21 of a Band 5.

Please note the starting salary for this post does not meet the requirements to be eligible for sponsorship visa.

Main duties of the job

Our Cellular pathology service is continually developing with an exciting programme to deliver the latest in mechanised slide scanning technology and computational pathology. Any new scientists joining our team will be central to delivering the future of Cellular Pathology in North Wales; working together to meet the needs of the clinical service users and develop our service repertoire and structure whilst protecting and progressing service quality and effectiveness. Successful applicants will be encouraged to develop and extend their experience in all areas of the department.This is a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified (or soon to be assessed) scientists to join this large, forward thinking laboratory service as we map out our future.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly.Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• State Registration with the HCPC or expected within 12 months
• Able to provide evidence of ongoing personal development (essential development)

Experience

• Experience of working in a laboratory using manual and automated techniques (Sufficient experience)
• General familiarity with common computer software (Microsoft office)

Skills

• Ability to pick up techniques quickly following a training program.
• Ability to supervise others
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge

• Basic and specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures undertaken in the department.
• Knowledge of quality control and assurance.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information management systems

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work without supervision and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure.

Other relevant requirements

• Excellent telephone manner.
• A commitment to contribute to health care.
• Flexible approach to needs of the service
• Welsh speaking
• Ability to travel across North Wales in a timely fashion to meet the needs of the department.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£31,516 to £38,364 a yearPA -Band 5 or Annex U/21 75% of band 5 for trainees