Biomedical Scientist Specialist

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a passionate HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist who either has or is part way through completing their specialist portfolio to join our small, busy, friendly team. You will help maintain and develop the excellent work of the Histopathology department of delivering a high quality, efficient service.

The department receives 30000 Histology, 1000 non-gynae cytology and 600 andrology samples a year. We undertake all routine histological processes including BMS specimen dissection, microtomy, special stains, frozen sections, immunohistochemistry and andrology. The successful candidate will rotate across all areas of the laboratory and support the monitoring of quality indicators, supervising and training other staff and other quality management duties such as audit and documentation review.

Please note that applications from Registered Biomedical Scientists will be considered if working towards the Specialist portfolio and will be on Annex 21 with objectives to complete the portfolio within a set timescale.

Main duties of the job

As a Biomedical Scientist the post holder will be expected to work within the professional standards expected as a registrant of the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and maintain a portfolio of evidence supporting Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

The post holder will be responsible for scientific and technical service delivery within the Histopathology services section of the laboratory.

Duties as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist will include performing a range of scientific procedures involving the processing of biomedical specimens to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and investigation of pathological processes and will include undertaking of complex diagnostic tests and the interpretation of complex diagnostic tests to facilitate a diagnostic report to be produced.

The post holder will be required to conform to agreed standard operational procedures, Health & Safety procedures, departmental and organisational policies and good laboratory practice. Within their work duties the post holder will be expected to comply with the standards as required of UKAS and other relevant professional and regulatory Bodies e.g. H.T.A.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Date posted

30 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9165-23-08-052

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent professional qualification or another science based degree that has written acceptance by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Specialist registration in Cellular Pathology (or equivalent experience)
Previous experience of working in a Hospital Histopathology department

Desirable

Previous experience in Andrology

knowledge

Essential

Evidence of continuing professional development and extra knowledge gained by short to medium term courses, such as instrument training courses, management courses, professional courses etc
A good working knowledge of the health and safety measures to ensure safe working conditions in a Pathology Department

Registration

Essential

Current State Registration with the Health Professions Council

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent professional qualification or another science based degree that has written acceptance by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Specialist registration in Cellular Pathology (or equivalent experience)
Previous experience of working in a Hospital Histopathology department

Desirable

Previous experience in Andrology

knowledge

Essential

Evidence of continuing professional development and extra knowledge gained by short to medium term courses, such as instrument training courses, management courses, professional courses etc
A good working knowledge of the health and safety measures to ensure safe working conditions in a Pathology Department

Registration

Essential

Current State Registration with the Health Professions Council

Certificate of Sponsorship

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