Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time, substantive Specialist Biomedical Scientist to work in the Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL) Immunocytochemistry Team. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, highly motivated and adaptable HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with previous experience in Histology and a strong understanding of the application of Immunocytochemistry testing within Cellular Pathology.
The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a BMS and have completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology. Candidates without the IBMS Specialist Diploma, but with 2 years' demonstrable equivalent experience in Histology will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work to support the delivery of Immunocytochemistry diagnostics within Cellular Pathology. Our modern, progressive and well-equipped laboratory stains more than 88,000 IHC slides per annum and the post-holder will preferably have a good practical and theoretical knowledge of immunocytochemistry and be able to work flexibly using their own initiative. Your role will include supporting the operational functionality of the laboratory by maintaining and operating analytical equipment, problem-solving specialist equipment used for immunocytochemical staining, regularly reviewing staining results and monitoring internal quality control trends.
The department strives to continually improve, and you will play a key role in the research, development, and implementation of new immunocytochemical and in situ hybridisation techniques and the evaluation of new equipment as required.
The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously and as a member of a team and will be expected to deputise for the team leader and be involved in areas such as recruitment, training, health and safety, validation and verification, audit and other aspects of quality management.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The Specialist Biomedical Scientist is a highly skilled and experienced professional in Cellular Pathology, capable of performing routine and specialised tasks in a knowledgeable way to assist in the diagnosis of disease, to determine their existence or absence, as well as to monitor treatment effectiveness.
The post holder will play an active role in the performance of routine and specialised tasks involved in the Immunocytochemistry service delivering a high level of quality. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to ensure that the daily workload is completed efficiently while adhering to all departmental policies and procedures. The ideal candidate would be a good problem solver and team player and have excellent communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as having the ability to function autonomously.
The post holder will be required to meet the requirements of all internal and external Quality Assurance and United Kingdom accreditation service (UKAS) standards and uphold the departments professional reputation in the Trust. Most importantly, the post holder should be patient-centred at all times.
The Job Description and Responsibilities for this post are attached to this job advertisement. Please review the attached Job description to see full details.
Person Specification for HCPC Registered BMS
Skills
Essential
Evidence of a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Evidence of good verbal skills.
Desirable
Evidence of ability to write coherent documents.
Experience of in-house training of staff.
Knowledge
Essential
Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality.
Understanding of the need for health and safety in relation to themselves and others.
Desirable
Working knowledge of computers.
Experience
Essential
Demonstrable relevant post registration experience in a histopathology laboratory.
In depth specialist knowledge of histology.
Desirable
Evidence of practical experience in immunocytochemistry, non-gynae cytology, renal and muscle biopsies.
IBMS Specialist Diploma in Histopathology.
Qualifications
Essential
Approved degree.
HCPC registration.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Cellular Pathology
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
Liverpool
L7 8YE
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The Specialist Biomedical Scientist is a highly skilled and experienced professional in Cellular Pathology, capable of performing routine and specialised tasks in a knowledgeable way to assist in the diagnosis of disease, to determine their existence or absence, as well as to monitor treatment effectiveness.
The post holder will play an active role in the performance of routine and specialised tasks involved in the Immunocytochemistry service delivering a high level of quality. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to ensure that the daily workload is completed efficiently while adhering to all departmental policies and procedures. The ideal candidate would be a good problem solver and team player and have excellent communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as having the ability to function autonomously.
The post holder will be required to meet the requirements of all internal and external Quality Assurance and United Kingdom accreditation service (UKAS) standards and uphold the departments professional reputation in the Trust. Most importantly, the post holder should be patient-centred at all times.
The Job Description and Responsibilities for this post are attached to this job advertisement. Please review the attached Job description to see full details.
Person Specification for HCPC Registered BMS
Skills
Essential
Evidence of a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Evidence of good verbal skills.
Desirable
Evidence of ability to write coherent documents.
Experience of in-house training of staff.
Knowledge
Essential
Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality.
Understanding of the need for health and safety in relation to themselves and others.
Desirable
Working knowledge of computers.
Experience
Essential
Demonstrable relevant post registration experience in a histopathology laboratory.
In depth specialist knowledge of histology.
Desirable
Evidence of practical experience in immunocytochemistry, non-gynae cytology, renal and muscle biopsies.
IBMS Specialist Diploma in Histopathology.
Qualifications
Essential
Approved degree.
HCPC registration.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Cellular Pathology
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
Liverpool
L7 8YE
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality
- Understanding of the need for health and safety in relation to themselves and others
Desirable
- Working knowledge of computers
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience in a histopathology laboratory
- In depth specialist knowledge of histology
Desirable
- Evidence of practical experience in: non-gynae cytology, immunocytochemistry, renal and muscle biopsies
- IBMS Specialist diploma in histopathology
Qualifications
Essential
- Approved degree
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Evidence of ability to interact with other groups of staff
- Evidence of good verbal skills
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to write coherent documents
- Experience of in-house training of staff
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality
- Understanding of the need for health and safety in relation to themselves and others
Desirable
- Working knowledge of computers
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience in a histopathology laboratory
- In depth specialist knowledge of histology
Desirable
- Evidence of practical experience in: non-gynae cytology, immunocytochemistry, renal and muscle biopsies
- IBMS Specialist diploma in histopathology
Qualifications
Essential
- Approved degree
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Evidence of ability to interact with other groups of staff
- Evidence of good verbal skills
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to write coherent documents
- Experience of in-house training of staff
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).
