Job summary
The clinical laboratory team provides a High Quality Specialist Diagnostic Service to improve the Health Care of the people of South of Tyne and Wear. An opportunity has arisen for a Cellular Pathology Trainee Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist position. The post holder will be based within the Cellular Pathology Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead
The post holder will have a developed knowledge and experience in Cellular Pathology .
Main duties of the job
It is a primary role of the post to provide accurate diagnostic results to service users, advice to clinical users of the service whilst working as a team to achieve RCPath expected turnaround times. The post holder will be expected to further develop knowledge and skills of the diagnostic techniques of the Cellular Pathology department.
This vacancy is part of our 'refer a friend' scheme, this means if a friend who currently works for us has told you about this vacancy you could both receive a cash payment. The full scheme details are included with the additional documents for this role.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is a primary role of the post to provide accurate diagnostic results to service users, advice to clinical users of the service whilst working as a team to achieve RCPath expected turnaround times. The post holder will be expected to further develop knowledge and skills of the diagnostic techniques of the Cellular Pathology department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is a primary role of the post to provide accurate diagnostic results to service users, advice to clinical users of the service whilst working as a team to achieve RCPath expected turnaround times. The post holder will be expected to further develop knowledge and skills of the diagnostic techniques of the Cellular Pathology department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences, Professional Registration, Specialist Portfolio.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma, Working towards MSc or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- 3 Years post graduate specialist training.
- Minimum of 3 years experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues.
- Current Specialist BMS experience within a clinical laboratory or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience of highly specialised techniques
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information to clinicians, staff and others.
- Ability to supervise and train others
- Able to use equipment and resources appropriately and cost effectively.
- Hand eye co-ordination and accuracy for processing material on slides, fine adjustments to specialist equipment.
Desirable
- Comprehension of the significance of clinical governance, clinical audit and achieving quality targets.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences, Professional Registration, Specialist Portfolio.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma, Working towards MSc or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- 3 Years post graduate specialist training.
- Minimum of 3 years experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues.
- Current Specialist BMS experience within a clinical laboratory or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience of highly specialised techniques
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information to clinicians, staff and others.
- Ability to supervise and train others
- Able to use equipment and resources appropriately and cost effectively.
- Hand eye co-ordination and accuracy for processing material on slides, fine adjustments to specialist equipment.
Desirable
- Comprehension of the significance of clinical governance, clinical audit and achieving quality targets.
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).
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).
