Trainee Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

University Hospitals Of North Midlands Nhs Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent invites applications for a Biomedical Scientist in the Cellular Pathology Department. The post involves tissue embedding, microtomy, IHC and specimen handling to deliver a high-quality diagnostic service in a laboratory aligned with UKAS ISO 15189 standards.

The role supports completing the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio within a 12-month fixed term, with opportunities to supervise staff, engage in CPD, and liaise with

Qualifications

• IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science Degree is required.
• Current UK professional registration is essential.
• Experience in a Cellular Pathology lab is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle specimen receipt, booking in and tissue transfer.
• Perform tissue embedding and microtomy (cut sections).
• Operate automated immunohistochemistry (IHC) and related procedures.
• Review training progress toward IBMS registration portfolio.
• Maintain QC/QA in line with UKAS ISO 15189 and department policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Lab Safety

Communication

SOP Adherence

Problem Solving

Education

IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic to join our friendly and dedicated team in the Cellular Pathology Department. You should be a good team worker with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to prioritise tasks. Effective communication is essential. You should have a methodical and organised approach to work and be able to work under your own initiative once fully trained.

To complete the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Registration Training Portfolio within the 12-month fixed term.

Provide a high-quality, reliable, and efficient cellular pathology diagnostic service for patients.

Work in a laboratory setting adhering to quality standards such as UKAS ISO 15189.

Significant investment has been utilised over the previous year to advance technologies such as Vantage tracking, SMART automation, Digital Pathology and a new LIMS. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of these advances within Cellular Pathology.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based in the Cellular Pathology Department at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-On-Trent.

To be an efficient and flexible member of the laboratory team providing a high-quality diagnostic service through specialist scientific and technical activities; handle specimen receipt, booking in, tissue transfer, perform tissue embedding, microtomy (cutting sections), frozen sections, operate and monitor automated immunohistochemistry (IHC) and special diagnostic procedures.

Regularly review and discuss training progress toward the IBMS registration portfolio with the designated laboratory training officer.

To provide advice to clinicians (and to other laboratory users).

To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department and maintain quality control (QC) standards.

Perform equipment maintenance and follow strict health and safety policies.

To maintain competence to practice and to improve professional expertise through engagement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

To supervise team members; providing training and problem solving for specialist equipment.

Assist BMS staff with specimen dissection preparation.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke- on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people, and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Person Specification

Skills and knowledge

• Able to work as part of a team and independently
• Knowledge of Laboratory Health & Safety regulations and governing bodies
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work to SOPs, review and contribute to their implementation
• Ability to analyse and problem solve

Experience

• Staff supervision experience
• Experience working with complex, specialist equipment
• Experience of Pathology IT systems
• Experience working in an acute trust
• Experience of working in a busy Cellular Pathology Laboratory
• Experience of Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science Degree

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).