Trainee Biomedical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is looking for a Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join their dedicated Cellular Pathology team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in various aspects of cellular pathology, including histology and cytology, while ensuring the highest quality standards in patient diagnosis. The department is committed to continuous professional development and is currently integrating digital pathology into its processes. Join a compassionate team that values both staff and patient experiences, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of care delivered. If you are passionate about science and patient care, this position is an excellent fit for you.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Biomedical Science or HCPC registration required.
• Strong focus on health and safety and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine investigations and ensure service quality.
• Assist in cellular pathology and mortuary services.

Skills

Health and Safety

Quality Control

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Education

Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science

HCPC Registration

Tools

Ventana Benchmark Ultra

Job description

Trainee Biomedical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist

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The Cellular Pathology department at Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking to recruit a Trainee Biomedical Scientist with an accredited degree or HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with an accredited degree to join our friendly team.

The department is UKAS accredited and IBMS approved for training. Cellular pathology covers histology, non-gynae cytology, andrology and the mortuaries. The successful candidate will be involved in health and safety, training and quality in all areas of the department.

We currently process approximately 28000 histology samples, around 13000 immunohistochemistry tests using the Ventana Benchmark Ultra, 2500 non-gynae samples, and 3000 andrology samples.

We are committed to quality and improvement. We are currently in the process of introducing digital pathology to the department.

To act in a scientific role and to carry out all routine investigations within the department, following such training as may be necessary, ensuring the quality of the service.

To assist in the provision of the cellular pathology and mortuary service for the trusts hospitals and CCGs by providing knowledge and technical skills to process, analyse, understand and interpret results of diagnostic tests.

Rotate on a regular basis through the different sections of the department and take part in the extended working rota.

To ensure health and safety is maintained, train junior members of staff, and be involved with quality and service development through laboratory and clinical audit.

Continuous professional development will be essential for this post and further study will be encouraged.

Working for CHFT is all about delivering compassionate care to create an environment where patients and staff feel valued.

The Cellular Pathology Department at CHFT is a multi-skilled team which includes Biomedical Support workers, Secretarial staff, Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists.

We work together as a team to provide a high quality service to ensure an accurate patient diagnosis is delivered in a timely manner.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mandeep Singh Dhesi Job title: Cellular Pathology Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01422224395.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care