Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospital that values competent and caring staff in a warm environment. As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will play a crucial role in processing and dissecting tissue samples, contributing to advanced dissection work and full digital pathology implementation. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a busy acute Trust, serving a diverse population and enhancing your skills in a supportive team. With beautiful surroundings and easy access to major cities, this role promises both professional growth and a fulfilling lifestyle.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with a Specialist Portfolio in cellular pathology or equivalent.
• Consideration for HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists without specialist portfolio at Band 5 level.

Responsibilities

• Assist Medical Pathologists in dissection and processing of tissue samples.
• Implement full digital pathology and train biomedical scientists in histopathology reporting.

Skills

Immunocytochemistry

Immunofluorescence

Digital Pathology

Quality Control

Education

HCPC registration

Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology

Job description

Job Opportunity: Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Fixed Term 12 Months)

The successful candidates will assist Medical Pathologists in the dissection of large resection organs and the processing of small tissue biopsies. Key responsibilities include processing, dissection, embedding, and microtomy of specialised and routine tissue samples, as well as immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence, digital pathology, and quality control within the department.

The department is continually developing, with trained Biomedical Scientists in advanced dissection qualifications aiming for 80-90% of dissection work to be undertaken by biomedical scientists. The department is also implementing full digital pathology and training biomedical scientists in histopathology reporting.

Candidate Requirements

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with a Specialist Portfolio in cellular pathology or equivalent.
• Applications from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists without the specialist portfolio for employment at Band 5 level will also be considered.

For more information about the Specialist Biomedical Scientist position at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please see the attached Job description.

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We offer a warm and friendly environment, with a reputation for being “competent and caring staff” as described by our patients. Located on the scenic Wirral peninsula, our hospital features a stunning coastline and countryside, with numerous activities for residents.

As one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in North West England, we operate the Wirral’s only Emergency Department, providing high-quality acute care services with over 6,000 staff serving approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and the wider North West area.

The Wirral is easily accessible via motorway, train, bus, or ferry, and is close to major cities such as Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, and North Wales.

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Helen Clarry
• Job Title: Histology Operations Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]