Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Histopathology team at the Sutton site. HCPC registered and IBMS Specialist Portfolio (or equivalent) required.

The role involves technical duties across the Cellular Pathology department and supporting diagnostic services. The post holder will rotate through all sections, undertake section cutting, immunohistochemistry, and in-situ hybridisation, and may deputise for a Section Manager when

Qualifications

• HCPC registered is required.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform core technical duties in Cellular Pathology, including section cutting and assisting with automated immunohistochemistry and in-situ hybridisation.
• Carry out maintenance tasks and support Pathologists to provide accurate diagnostic service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Job description

The Royal Marsden Hospital (NHS Foundation Trust)

Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology

An exciting opportunity has risen for a 1 year fixed term, experienced and enthusiastic band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Cellular Pathology department, located at the Sutton site of the Royal Marsden Hospital. Applicants must be HCPC registered and have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or have equivalent experience.

The major focus of the role will be in performing essential technical duties for the department, section cutting, assisting with automated immunohistochemistry and in-situ hybridisation, maintenance tasks and supporting Pathologists in providing a reliable and accurate diagnostic service. Attention to detail is important and the post holder must be able to work to high standards, following defined protocols and assist in the production of accurate & high quality analytical results for the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

For an informal visit or further information, please contact Natalie Peters, Histopathology laboratory manger 0208 915 6549.

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out scientific analytical work on clinical samples within the Histopathology Department at Centre for Molecular Pathology (CMP) Sutton, providing a diagnostic service both for the Trust’s clinicians and also for those in the national and international community seeking second opinion.

The post holder will rotate through all sections of the Department performing core and advanced procedures as required.

The post holder may when required deputise for a Section Manager in their absence. Duties will include, amongst others, specimen processing and preparation, data entry of requests, equipment maintenance and liaison with other hospital staff.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Natalie Peters Job title: Laboratory Manager Email address: [e-mail]