Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Main Lab/Cut-up

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier teaching hospital in the UK is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for its Histopathology Department. The role involves working within a team for specimen dissection and possibly for frozen sections. Candidates should be HCPC registered with an accredited Biomedical Scientist degree and a willingness to pursue further qualifications. The hospital promotes professional development and offers various benefits including flexible working hours, discounted gym memberships, and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

Qualifications

• Registered BMS staff with the necessary degree.
• Experience in specimen dissection and Mohs technique.
• Ability to support training and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Work as a specialist BMS in specimen dissection/reception.
• Carry out frozen sections and Mohs techniques.
• Support band 7 staff and participate in audits.

Skills

HCPC registration

IBMS accredited Biomedical Scientist degree

Ability to carry out frozen sections

Staff supervision

Education

IBMS specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology

Tools

CEREBRO specimen tracking system

Job description

Job Overview

A post is available in the Histopathology Department. This post presents an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team working in a busy modern teaching hospital laboratory. The department has a workload of around 70 000 surgical requests per year and covers a wide range of routine and specialised services.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a committed team of office, laboratory and Consultant Pathologist staff. The department encourages active professional development and further educational activities. The service is expanding Biomedical Scientist advanced dissection and Biomedical Scientist reporting roles. The service is also carrying out digital pathology reporting, and is progressing towards full digital reporting. We also use CEREBRO specimen tracking system and have replaced most of our specialist laboratory equipment this year.

Applications will be considered from HCPC registered BMS staff with an IBMS accredited Biomedical Scientist degree for a progression band 5 to band 6 post, whilst they gain the IBMS specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a specialist BMS in the dissection/reception and section cutting services.
• Carry out specimen dissection mainly for specimens within the RcPath Categories A – C.
• Carry our frozen sections and Mohs frozen sections.
• Support band 7 staff, including staff/workload supervision, staff training and quality control.
• Carry out audits and appraisals.
• Carry out audits and appraisals.
• Support staff CPD.

Opportunities for Professional Development

• Develop your skills and experience in specialist areas of the lab, including specimen dissection and Mohs technique.
• Assist/deputise for senior BMS staff in the supervision of BMS staff and workload.
• Be involved with training and mentoring Registered and trainee BMS staff and Biomedical Support Worker staff.
• Participate in service development and implementation of Lean methodology.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

About Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Contact Details

Name: Sarah Clarke
Job title: Chief Biomedical Scientist
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01603 286014