Experienced Biomedical Scientist

The Royal Berkshire; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Reading is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist for the Histology section. The candidate must have HPC registration and at least two years of post-registration experience. Responsibilities include providing complex test results to clinicians, participating in practical tests during interviews, and working in a busy, accredited department. This full-time role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, supporting training for a Specialist portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-registration experience required.
• Specialist portfolio required or started.
• Ability to provide complex test results information.

Responsibilities

• Undertake practical test as part of the interview process.
• Analyse & interpret test and other data for patient benefit.
• Transmit complex information to clinicians and staff.

Skills

Immunohistochemistry

Specimen dissection

Routine Histology

Education

HPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

Tools

Histology equipment

Job description

The Cellular Pathology department has a vacancy for experienced BMS in the Histology section at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust based on the Whiteknights campus at the University of Reading. Applicants for this post must be well motivated HPC registered Biomedical Scientist and have a minimum of two years post registration experience or equivalent. Specialist portfolio required or started.

We are looking for an experienced, competent and versatile individual with proven experience in Immunohistochemistry, frozen sections and all aspects of routine Histology. Experience in specimen dissection and would be an advantage but not essential as training would be given. Applicants will be required to undertake a practical test as part of interview process.

We are an IBMS accredited training laboratory and support training for Specialist portfolio if started will be given.

The post is full time 37.5 per week Monday to Friday.

Provide complex and sensitive information, in the form of test results, to clinicians, nursing staff and appropriate others, overcoming any barriers to understanding and ensuring that due regard has been given to the significance and urgency of such results. Transmit highly complex information to colleagues, including less experienced staff & staff undergoing training, in order to ensure an understanding of all techniques employed and the highly complex equipment used in the analysis of Pathological samples. Analyse & interpret test and other data involving complex facts in pursuance of service needs and to benefit the patient.

This is a busy department, having recently merged with Wexham Park Hospital histology department into a brand facility located at Harborne House, White knights campus, University of Reading. Workload combined is around 55,000 for histology and 6,000 NG. Performing a wide range of Immunohistochemistry techniques. We have full UKAS accreditation.

Reading is a lively town with excellent shopping and leisure facilities. The countryside around Reading is lovely, stroll along the Thames, explore Windsor Great Park or walk in the hills and valleys around Henley. Reading is only half an hour from London Paddington by train giving easy access to all the attractions of London, and has excellent road and rail links across the UK.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amanda Babington Job title: Head BMS Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0118 322 8201