Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Annex 21)

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Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology, where you'll play a crucial role in patient diagnosis and laboratory management. This position offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility, supporting the largest Cellular Pathology department in the UK. You'll be involved in training junior staff and managing workflows while ensuring compliance with ISO standards. With opportunities for specialist training in various histopathology techniques, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a collaborative and innovative environment. Embrace the chance to make a difference in healthcare and enhance your professional journey.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology.
• Current HCPC registration and IBMS accredited degree required.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow and documentation in the laboratory.
• Train and develop scientific staff while supporting junior members.

Skills

Good understanding of Health and Safety

Audit experience

Histopathology processes

Quality Management systems

Guidance and support of junior staff

Microtomy skills

Immunohistochemistry

Education

IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree

Current HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology

Job description

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you'll be experienced and operating as a Biomedical Scientist within Histopathology, in line with ISO 15189 standards. You'll be rotated across the department, providing scientific services to patients and customers to aid pathological diagnosis.

You'll deputise for senior team members and manage workflow, support with the management of documentation, and general overall performance. You'll also play a role in the training and development of scientific staff.

Opportunities to be trained to support dissection of placenta specimens, with cross site support.

Minimum Requirements

1. IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree (or other degree accredited with IBMS)
2. Current HCPC registration
3. IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or equivalent level of knowledge / working towards completing IBMS Specialist Portfolio Specialist

Knowledge Essential

1. Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements within the scope of practice
2. Audit experience
3. Good understanding of histopathology processes
4. Good understanding of Quality and Quality Management systems

Training and Experience Essential

1. Experience in the day to day guidance and support of junior staff in undertaking the laboratory workload
2. Experience in BMS transfer, embedding, microtomy skills, special stains techniques
3. Experience in Immunohistochemistry

Desirable

1. Dissection experience
2. Experience in Paediatric Histopathology

Whatever you're looking for in your career, it is all here for you at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. With state-of-the-art facilities, you can advance your career in Histopathology. As the largest Cellular Pathology department in the country, we're looking for a Specialist BMS (candidates completing their IBMS Specialist Portfolio will also be considered) to join Paediatric Histopathology, where you'll have the opportunity to work cross-site, offering exposure to specialist training and experiences for example, in Muscle Enzyme Histochemistry, Electron Microscopy, Ophthalmic Histopathology.

The departments are also working towards implementing digital imaging to support the Greater Manchester Strategy for Digital Pathology, with equipment due to be validated in 2025.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £ & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.