HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon seeks a Biomedical Scientist to perform technical preparation of specimens and laboratory duties within cellular pathology. Responsibilities include routine laboratory tasks, maintaining compliance with quality standards, utilizing specialized lab equipment, and providing training to staff. Current HCPC registration is required, alongside maintaining the right to work in the UK. This role supports flexible working arrangements and offers a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
• Eligibility for sponsorship if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of technical and analytical duties in cellular pathology.
• Maintain professional competence and perform all tests and investigations.
• Participate in quality management processes and update SOPs as necessary.

Skills

HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Laboratory IT Systems (Winpath, Qpulse)

Job description

Overview

To work as part of the Cellular Pathology team as a Biomedical Scientist involved in the technical preparation of specimens and performing defined procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures. This will include all aspects of the routine service provided by the department.

Responsibilities

• As a HCPC-Registered Biomedical Scientist, perform a full range of analytical, technical and other laboratory duties within cellular pathology.
• The daily technical activities of the histology and cytology laboratory include: section cutting; embedding; staining and checking sections; immunohistochemistry; computer work to process samples through the laboratory; filing of slides or blocks if required; collecting solvents if required; non-gynae and andrology technical work, and specimen dissection, as detailed below.
• This list is not exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake all histology techniques and train in the handling of non-gynae cytology if not already experienced.
• Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments, etc., relating to technical work. Review documents where necessary through liaison with senior staff.
• Be responsible and work as part of a team to achieve optimal handling and throughput of the departmental workload to ensure specimens are processed in a timely manner.
• Participate in the departmental rota to ensure skills are maintained in each area of the laboratory and cover all areas specific to the post-holders level of competence. This may include early start times of 08:00 and late finishes up to 17:15 depending on service needs.
• Maintain professional competence and scientific skill in the performance of all tests and investigations.
• Use, and daily maintenance, of expensive specialist equipment (e.g. microscope with heated stage, cytospin, stainer, etc.) as part of day-to-day technical work.
• Deliver training in specialist technical processes and use of laboratory equipment/IT systems (Winpath and Qpulse) to new/less experienced staff.
• Answer queries from less experienced laboratory staff about how to carry out specialist technical processes and how to use laboratory IT systems, equipment, etc.
• Daily use of the laboratory IT system (Winpath) to enter/authorise diagnostic results or search for results/patient specimens, answer queries, etc.
• Takes an active part in departmental Quality Management processes to ensure compliance with the standards laid down by UKAS ISO 15189, including some responsibility for review and update of SOPs, risk assessments, COSHH assessments, etc. designated to the post-holder by the Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager; recording departmental incidents/errors/non-compliance with standards.
• Participate in stock control within the cellular pathology department, including requests for ordering consumables items as required, and participating in the annual Trust-wide stock check.
• As an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist actively participate in Continuing Professional Development activities. These activities must be recorded, and evidence produced when necessary.

Requirements

• Current HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
• Eligibility for sponsorship if applicable; note UK immigration policy changes from 4 April 2024 have increased minimum salary levels for skilled workers.
• DBS check: Standard (£21.50) or Enhanced (£49.50) as applicable, recoverable from the first pay or over initial two pay periods; Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.

Applications, sponsorship and guidance

• Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to eligibility and salary requirements. Not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.
• Eligibility for this role requires: current right to work in the UK; qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria.

Flexible working and communications

• We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.
• Upon acceptance of a job offer, your information will be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records System. All communication regarding your application will be conducted via email; please ensure to check your junk/spam folders as emails may occasionally be filtered there.

About Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital. Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. We are cultivating a culture that fosters equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We are a Disability Confident Employer and are Veteran Aware, having signed The Armed Forces Covenant.

Notes

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. We advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.