Job summary
We are looking for a passionate HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with a IBMS Specialist portfolio to join our small, busy, friendly team. You will help maintain and develop the excellent work of the Cellular Pathology department of delivering a high quality, efficient service.
The department receives 1500 non-gynae cytology and 22000 histology specimens a year. We undertake all routine cellular pathology processes including BMS specimen dissection, embedding, microtomy, special stains, immunohistochemistry, non-gynae cytology, OSNA and Mohs.
Main duties of the job
The main laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 standards. We are looking for someone who has a IBMS Specialist Portfolio/Diploma in Cellular Pathology to work in the main laboratory and dissection.
The position is full-time, 37.5 hrs. (9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday). This post is a one year fixed term maternity cover. There is accommodation on-site that may be available if required.
To discuss this role and/or book a visit to see the lab please contact Jenny Baillie at jenny.baillie@nhs.net
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- State Registration as Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Post-graduate, post-registration training in a specialist area, leading to a completed specialist portfolio.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures within the department.
- Ability to work within all areas of the department.
- Understands basic quality control / quality assurance procedures and EQA
- Understands how the QMS fits into the BMS role
Experience
Essential
- At least two years' experience as an HCPC registered biomedical scientist.
- Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer system.
- Has worked in a UKAS accredited lab
- Has QPulse experience
Desirable
- Has NG experience
- Working knowledge of standard IT packages
Skills
Essential
- Possess highly developed technical skills and be adept at all laboratory procedures.
- Ability to operate / troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment and interpret results
- Competent at training other staff
Desirable
- Give presentations as part of laboratory training programme.
- Has performed specimen dissection before
- Is OSNA trained
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- State Registration as Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Post-graduate, post-registration training in a specialist area, leading to a completed specialist portfolio.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures within the department.
- Ability to work within all areas of the department.
- Understands basic quality control / quality assurance procedures and EQA
- Understands how the QMS fits into the BMS role
Experience
Essential
- At least two years' experience as an HCPC registered biomedical scientist.
- Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer system.
- Has worked in a UKAS accredited lab
- Has QPulse experience
Desirable
- Has NG experience
- Working knowledge of standard IT packages
Skills
Essential
- Possess highly developed technical skills and be adept at all laboratory procedures.
- Ability to operate / troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment and interpret results
- Competent at training other staff
Desirable
- Give presentations as part of laboratory training programme.
- Has performed specimen dissection before
- Is OSNA trained
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).
