Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with relevant post-registration experience in Cellular Pathology dissection.
Successful candidates may be required to deputise for Senior/ Lead Biomedical Scientists, taking the lead in the main laboratory sections; biopsy transfer/dissection, routine histopathology, immunohistochemistry and in addition digital pathology.
Candidates should meet the full criteria of the Specialist BMS Band 6 Job Description and Person Specification and have attained the IBMS DEP (dissection expert practice) or at least working towards it.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service. To understand, organise and perform competently a range of laboratory procedures, either singly or as part of a team, that equate to the training and qualifications of aHealth and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered BMS. You will be required to attain proficiency in the relevant areas of Cellular Pathology.Required to deputise for Senior BMS staff in their absence and take lead responsibility for a specialist section of the department, as required.
About us
The Trust
Our two Hospitals, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford are just a 30 minute drive apart. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care
The Area
We are ideally located between the north and the south, making travelling around the UK extremely easy. As well as being only a short distance from major cities and busy transport links including Birmingham airport, our county also borders with beautiful North Wales which is abundant in outdoor activities, brilliant beaches and thrilling scenery.
Shrewsbury is a beautiful medieval town, rich in heritage and interesting sights. There are an abundance of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and place of interest making it a lovely place to live.
Our Cellular Pathology department also has an offsite laboratory at the Robert Jones and Agnes orthopaedic hospital, there may be some requirement to work across both sites. Cellular Pathology is also undergoing a review of workforce as we move towards a 7 day service. Weekend working, on a rotational basis, is a requirement of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Completed or working towards IBMS DEP - Diploma of Expert Practice - Dissection
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent professional body.
- IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology
Experience
Essential
- Substantial practical experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline; gained through working in an NHS environment
- Experience of supervising a dissection area within Cellular pathology
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students.
- Experience of using instrumentation used in the department, or similar.
- Experience of using Pathology LIMS and a Quality management software.
- Experience training staff in own job role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Completed or working towards IBMS DEP - Diploma of Expert Practice - Dissection
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent professional body.
- IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology
Experience
Essential
- Substantial practical experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline; gained through working in an NHS environment
- Experience of supervising a dissection area within Cellular pathology
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students.
- Experience of using instrumentation used in the department, or similar.
- Experience of using Pathology LIMS and a Quality management software.
- Experience training staff in own job role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
