Biomedical Scientist

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a qualified Biomedical Scientist for a 12-month fixed-term contract in their Cellular Pathology team. The role requires a proven background in Cellular Pathology and IBMS registration. Responsibilities include supporting lab operations, engaging with digital pathology systems, and working collaboratively with a dedicated team. The position offers flexible working, diverse working conditions, and rich employee benefits, including annual leave and pensions.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance options

Local financial advice from Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Experience in Cellular Pathology is required.
• Candidates must have successfully completed their IBMS registration.
• Ability to engage with digital pathology processes.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Medical Laboratory Assistants and Consultant Pathologists.
• Rotate through all sections of the laboratory.
• Support day-to-day operational running of the department.

Skills

Cellular Pathology knowledge

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Experience in CPD activities

Education

IBMS registration

Tools

Digital pathology systems

Vantage workflow management systems

Job description

Biomedical Scientist – Cellular Pathology (Band 5 – 37.5hrs/week) – 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Biomedical Scientists to join our friendly but busy Cellular Pathology team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The Department handles in excess of 22,000 surgical histology requests and 1600 non-gynaecological specimens per year.

Suitable candidates will be required to have proven Cellular Pathology knowledge, experience and successfully completed their IBMS registration. You will need to be able to demonstrate that you are self‑motivated, organised and participating in CPD activities.

You will be working alongside Medical Laboratory Assistants, Assistant Practitioners, Biomedical Scientists, Junior Medical staff and Consultant Pathologists and will be expected to rotate through all sections of the laboratory and take part in our early/late rota’s following relevant training.

The department currently uses digital pathology and Vantage workflow management systems. The successful candidate will be required to engage fully with this process and support day to day running and development of the service.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits We Offer To You

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union— for local financial advice

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Rank Job title: Technical Head of Cellular Pathology Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01614195623

Debra Martin/Hummaira Waqqas-Bhutta/Craig Corner

Senior Biomedical Scientists

0161 419 4298

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