Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology Team. Candidates who have completed an IBMS approved degree and working towards HCPC registration will also be considered as a Trainee.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic BMS to join our department as a key team player. We are passionate about personal development and will support you to gain experience of quality assurance and service improvement while working with modern equipment and helping to maintain our UKAS accreditation. We are also developing our scope of digital pathology reporting and working towards integration of a new network wide LIMS system. As such an interest in Laboratory IT would be advantageous.
The Histopathology team consists of Histopathology Consultants and trainees, Biomedical Scientists (BMS), Associate Practitioners (AP), support and secretarial staff working together to deliver a high quality service.
Please note there are also plans for the service to being merging with the Mersey West Lancashire Histopathology Laboratory from April 2026.
***Please note this advert may close early***
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role will include rotation around the different sections of the laboratory, processing biological samples.
Working to high standards, with in the boundaries of all regulatory bodies and department SOP's including health and safety, COSHH, HTA and ISO 15189 standards.
The post holder will be expected to deputise for the Specialist Biomedical Scientists and be involved in supervision and training of support worker staff.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a registered Biomedical Scientist, deputising for the Specialist Biomedical Scientist in their absence or as directed. They will delegate as appropriate tasks and duties to more junior staff within the scope and limitations of their responsibility.
They will perform routine and specialist procedures and investigations as an aid to the effective diagnosis and discharge of patients under the supervision of a senior member of staff. The work consists of the analysis of biological specimens using scientific methods utilising various manual, semi-automated and automated techniques and equipment as instructed.
The post holder will rotate around the departmental sections and help maintain routine and other analytical equipment in optimum operational condition as directed.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a registered Biomedical Scientist, deputising for the Specialist Biomedical Scientist in their absence or as directed. They will delegate as appropriate tasks and duties to more junior staff within the scope and limitations of their responsibility.
They will perform routine and specialist procedures and investigations as an aid to the effective diagnosis and discharge of patients under the supervision of a senior member of staff. The work consists of the analysis of biological specimens using scientific methods utilising various manual, semi-automated and automated techniques and equipment as instructed.
The post holder will rotate around the departmental sections and help maintain routine and other analytical equipment in optimum operational condition as directed.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Histology Laboratory experience
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical/Healthcare Sciences or has completed a top up programme that is accepted by the IBMS (written confirmation will be required)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
Skills, knowledge and competency
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of departmental IT systems and efficient data entry skills
- Able to work accurately and follow SOPs
- Able to undertake a variety of manual and automated techniques.
- Accuracy with numbers
- Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity
Desirable
- Current knowledge of the profession
Role requirements
Essential
- Effective team worker
- Flexible in relation to service delivery
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Histology Laboratory experience
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical/Healthcare Sciences or has completed a top up programme that is accepted by the IBMS (written confirmation will be required)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
Skills, knowledge and competency
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of departmental IT systems and efficient data entry skills
- Able to work accurately and follow SOPs
- Able to undertake a variety of manual and automated techniques.
- Accuracy with numbers
- Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity
Desirable
- Current knowledge of the profession
Role requirements
Essential
- Effective team worker
- Flexible in relation to service delivery
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
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 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital, Histopathology
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
