Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

Details of specific service/department responsibilities, accountabilities and objectives are listed in the Role Descriptor document incorporated with this Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) job description.

The post holder will assist in the day-to-day operations and technical aspects of the service.

The post holder will assist the senior laboratory BMS in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS]. They will assist in the implementation of change as directed by the laboratory seniors/manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.

The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures ensuring that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies.

The post holder will assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff.

To perform as a HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Degree or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences or a qualification acceptable by the Health Professions Council

Registered with the Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist

2 years current post-registration experience working as a Biomedical Scientist in cellular pathology in the NHS.

Completed IBMS Specialist Registration Portfolio Assessment in cellular pathology.

Participation in CPD

IBMS Specialist Portfolio, or equivalent, in Cellular Pathology

Skills

Post HPC registration experience in all aspects of routine Histology

Experience of Embedding

Experience of Microtomy

Experience of Immunocytochemistry

Knowledge of Laboratory Information systems

Knowledge of Histology cancer pathways

Knowledge of laboratory Accreditation systems and Quality standards

Personal Attributes

Demonstrates good organisational skills in a pressurised work environment.

Demonstrates good organisational skills in a pressurised work environment

Demonstrates ability to work competently and unsupervised

Demonstrates ability to communicate and relate effectively, clearly and professionally at all levels. Adopt a courteous, approachable and helpful manner when dealing with customers, staff and the public.

Able to carry out maintenance of equipment

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• HCPC Registration as a biomedical Scientist
• Membership of Institute of Biomedical Science
• Participation in CPD
• Three years' experience as a biomedical scientist
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio, or equivalent, in Cellular Pathology

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Post HPC registration experience in all aspects of routine Histology
• Experience of Embedding
• Experience of Microtomy
• Experience of Immunocytochemistry
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information systems
• Knowledge of Histology cancer pathways
• Knowledge of laboratory Accreditation systems and Quality standards

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates good organisational skills in a pressurised work environment.
• Demonstrates good organisational skills in a pressurised work environment.
• Demonstrates ability to work competently and unsupervised
• Demonstrates ability to communicate and relate effectively, clearly and professionally at all levels. Adopt a courteous, approachable and helpful manner when dealing with customers, staff and the public.
• Able to carry out maintenance of equipment

Desirable

• Respond to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach. Demonstrate adaptable and flexible approach in undertaking duties required of the post

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road, Upton

Wirral

CH495PE

Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)