Fully Qualified Biomedical Scientist-Molecular Pathology

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Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Fully Qualified Biomedical Scientist specializing in Molecular Pathology to join their team at the Royal Wolverhampton New Cross Hospital. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality diagnostic services and contribute to a dynamic laboratory environment. Candidates must hold a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences and HCPC registration, with commitment to continual professional development. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years post registration experience in Cellular Pathology.
• Knowledge and experience of Molecular Techniques.
• Experience of Histological techniques with interest in immunohistochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all technical and scientific aspects of Molecular laboratory operation.
• Prioritize and organize workload to ensure continuity and efficiency of service.
• Perform routine Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining of prepared tissue sections.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences

HCPC Registration

Job description

Fully Qualified Biomedical Scientist-Molecular Pathology

Band 5

Job overview

To be an efficient and flexible member of the Molecular laboratory team providing a high quality diagnostic service through scientific and technical activities commensurate with the training and education of a Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
To maintain competence to practice and to improve professional expertise through engagement in Continual Professional Development (CPD).

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an entry level biomedical scientist to join our busy Molecular team based at Royal Wolverhampton New Cross Hospital which is part of the Black Country Pathology Services. This post is a permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week. We are a fully UKAS accredited, forward looking and dynamic department using modern equipment to deliver a quality routine and acute service to the Trust and surrounding GPs.

This post presents an opportunity to be part of an excellent team working in a busy and spacious hospital laboratory. You will carry out a wide variety of molecular techniques, including immunohistochemistry and frozen sections for WGS.

You should show evidence of continuing professional development and be able to demonstrate good planning, organisational and interpersonal skills as well as evidence of competence in problem solving and prioritising workloads. Excellent communication and multitasking skills are essential for this post.

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences.
• Registration portfolio from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS).
• 2 years experience within Cellular Pathology

Working for our organisation

The Black Country Pathology Services based at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To participate in all technical and scientific aspects of Molecular laboratory operation without supervision, as part of a team, under the direction of the molecular Technical Services Manager ensuring compliance with Departmental Policies and Standard Operating
procedures.

To prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity and efficiency of service. Organise own work and ensure completion in a timely manner and to satisfactory Standards. Ensure that all procedures carried out in the laboratory contribute to high quality service
provision. Take part in the specimen entry process using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Ensure that all samples / request forms are correctly matched and fulfil the specimen acceptance criteria of the Department.
Ensure that laboratory records are maintained accurately and stored securely in line with the Standards issued by United Kingdom Accreditation service. (UKAS) and the Human Tissue Authority
(HTA). Participate in the laboratory preparation of tissue sections including microtomy. Perform routine Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining of prepared tissue sections as well as a variety of special staining techniques prior to slides being submitted for microscopic examination.
To participate in the provision of the Molecular immunocytochemistry service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration
• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences
• 2 years post registration experience in Cellular Pathology
• Knowledge and relevant experience of Molecular Techniques

Experience

• Experience of Histological techniques with an interest in immunohistochemistry
• NHS Experience

Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.

Sponsorship - Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. As of 1 January 2021, free movement ended and the UK introduced a points-based immigration system. Further information is available regarding two types of visa; Health Care Visa https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/your-job and Skilled worker visa https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.