Biomedical Associate - Cellular Pathology
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Join Our Dynamic Cellular Pathology Team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust!
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual ready to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Biomedical Associates on a 12-month fixed term contract to join our busy yet friendly Cellular Pathology team.
At Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, you'll be part of a vibrant department that processes an impressive 44,000 surgical and diagnostic requests annually across two bustling sites Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital.
Your primary base will be the Cellular Pathology Laboratory at Bedford Hospital, with occasional shifts at Luton & Dunstable, providing you with variety and broader experience. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards, holding full UKAS accreditation, and being fully compliant with HTA and MHRA regulations.
This role demands a solid general histology background, with hands-on knowledge of special techniques such as immunohistochemistry and histology automation giving you the opportunity to develop and showcase your specialized skills.
If you're eager to join a supportive team where your expertise truly matters and your contributions make a real impact on patient care, we'd love to hear from you!
For more information, please contact:Charlotte Emmony, Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager? 01234 355122 Ext:4656
charlotte.emmony@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Job description
Details of specific service/department responsibilities, accountabilities and objectives are listed in the Role Descriptor document incorporated with this Biomedical Scientist (BMS) job description.
The post holder will assist in the day to day operations and technical aspects of the service.
The post holder will assist the senior laboratory BMS in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS]. They will assist in the implementation of change as directed by the laboratory seniors/manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.
The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures ensuring that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies.
The post holder will assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff.
To perform as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of biomedical procedures acquired through training to A level or NVQ3 level
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- IT knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Flexible in approach and working relationships
Expereience
Essential
- Min 2 years knowledge and experience of a Cellular Pathology laboratory within a UK laboratory
- Ability to assist a Pathologist and BMS dissection bench
- Experience of embedding paraffin blocks
- Experience of sectioning paraffin blocks
Desirable
- Microtomy
- Pathologist assist
- Digital Pathology
- Embedding
About the employer
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.