Specialist Biomedical Scientist

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their team. This role involves performing critical laboratory investigations, ensuring high standards of patient sample handling, and engaging in advanced histopathological techniques. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and a solid background in Biomedical Science.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration is essential.
• Experience in an NHS laboratory is critical.
• Knowledge of histopathology techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory investigations involving human tissue samples.
• Engage in specimen dissection, processing, embedding, and microtomy.
• Utilize a range of laboratory equipment and techniques.

Skills

Teamwork

Safe handling of patient samples

Ability to interpret clinical information

Education

BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent

Completion of IBMS Registration portfolio

Job description

Job summary

This specialist grade Biomedical Scientist (BMS) postinvolves the processing of biomedical specimens, their analysis and recordingof results. The post holder will be an active member of a laboratory teamundertaking rotation as required. The post holder will be required to applytheir generic skills in a range of laboratory settings.

Although we seek a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to fillthis role, considerations will be made for a HCPC registered BMS with suitableHistology experience and is willing to working towards completing the IBMSSpecialist portfolio.

Main duties of the job

Thepost holder will perform laboratory investigations within a histopathologylaboratory, troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment, and engage in a range ofscientific and technical duties requiring hand eye co-ordination and fineadjustment of equipment. The post holder will also be expected co-ordinate ownwork and that of MLAs and students, provide practical training to individualor small groups of staff, seek to maintain the integrity of records entered onthe laboratory database including data entered by others. The post holder willgenerate test results which contribute directly to serious and life threateningdiseases and will be required to report these to clinicians and ward staff. Participatein the departments specimen reception, including the receipt, storage &disposal of human tissue in accordance with HTA standards. Assist band 6/7staff in specimen dissection. Handling & processing of surgical andpost-mortem tissues to routine microscopy, including specialised paraffin techniques,hand processing of minute specimens. Participation in specialised sections:immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence, special stains and cryotomy (frozensections).

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Thepost holder will perform a wide range of laboratory investigations relating tohuman tissue samples. This will include specimen dissection, processing,embedding, microtomy, and cryotomy. The post holder will perform specialiststaining techniques, immunohistochemistry and direct immunofluorescence. Therole includes performing quality control checking of all stained slides anddistributing work to the pathologist. The post holder will use a wide range ofscientific equipment in their day to day duties for example automatedprocessors, microtomes, automated stainers and slide scanners. Please refer tothe job description for a full list of duties.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Thepost holder will perform a wide range of laboratory investigations relating tohuman tissue samples. This will include specimen dissection, processing,embedding, microtomy, and cryotomy. The post holder will perform specialiststaining techniques, immunohistochemistry and direct immunofluorescence. Therole includes performing quality control checking of all stained slides anddistributing work to the pathologist. The post holder will use a wide range ofscientific equipment in their day to day duties for example automatedprocessors, microtomes, automated stainers and slide scanners. Please refer tothe job description for a full list of duties.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Additional registering bodies

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Working within an NHS laboratory setting
• Safe handling of patient samples
• Teamwork/leadership skills
• Ability to interpret and prioritize clinical information

Desirable

• Experience within an NHS histopathology laboratory
• Tissue recognition skills
• Experience with specialist histopathology techniques

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent)
• Completion of IBMS Registration portfolio

Desirable

• MSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent)
• Progress towards/completion of IBMS specialist portfolio (histology)

Special Requirements

Desirable

• Knowledge of using LIMS and other laboratory based systems

Experience

Essential

• Existing laboratory experience

Desirable

• Existing laboratory experience within Histopathology

Person Specification
Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Additional registering bodies

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Working within an NHS laboratory setting
• Safe handling of patient samples
• Teamwork/leadership skills
• Ability to interpret and prioritize clinical information

Desirable

• Experience within an NHS histopathology laboratory
• Tissue recognition skills
• Experience with specialist histopathology techniques

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent)
• Completion of IBMS Registration portfolio

Desirable

• MSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent)
• Progress towards/completion of IBMS specialist portfolio (histology)

Special Requirements

Desirable

• Knowledge of using LIMS and other laboratory based systems

Experience

Essential

• Existing laboratory experience

Desirable

• Existing laboratory experience within Histopathology

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

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