Job summary
Cellular Pathology has vacancies for two Band 5 Biomedical Scientists. These are fixed term positions for 2 years. The successful candidates will be hardworking, reliable, flexible and must work well within a team.
The posts are 37.5 hours per week.
Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we may use this to contact you regarding your application. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
Interviews will be held in person as there will be a practical assessment.
The post will be based at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. The department is UKAS accredited.
Main duties of the job
Candidates will work competently across a range of manual and automated procedures, techniques and practices, according to set protocols (Specimen reception, BMS cut up, Microtomy, cryotomy, IHC, preparation of Non-gynae samples)
About us
At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Cellular Pathology comprises Histology, Non-gynae cytology and Andrology, supported by a comprehensive immunohistochemistry service. We receive around 32,000 histology and 3,500 non-gynae requests per year.
In line with national initiatives for the streamlining of pathology services, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is currently working collaboratively with 3 other local Trusts in a bid to secure our services for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties associated with Band 5 Biomedical Scientist role:
Small biopsy transfers
Embedding
Microtomy
Non-gynae prep
IHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties associated with Band 5 Biomedical Scientist role:
Small biopsy transfers
Embedding
Microtomy
Non-gynae prep
IHC
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered as a biomedical scientist with the HCPC
Desirable
- Experience of non-gynae cytology preparation, IHC
- Experience of working in a cellular pathology department
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of routine cellular pathology techniques
- Computer literate and able to use LIMS, QPULSE and other NHS systems
Desirable
- Evidence of reviewing quality documents and performing audits
- Evidence of active CPD
Qualification
Essential
- BSc Honours Degree in Biomedical Science/Healthcare Science or equivalent IBMS acceptable Qualification
Desirable
- IBMS, IT, other lab based training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of working proactively as part of a team
Desirable
- Evidence of training other staff
- Organised with good time management
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered as a biomedical scientist with the HCPC
Desirable
- Experience of non-gynae cytology preparation, IHC
- Experience of working in a cellular pathology department
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of routine cellular pathology techniques
- Computer literate and able to use LIMS, QPULSE and other NHS systems
Desirable
- Evidence of reviewing quality documents and performing audits
- Evidence of active CPD
Qualification
Essential
- BSc Honours Degree in Biomedical Science/Healthcare Science or equivalent IBMS acceptable Qualification
Desirable
- IBMS, IT, other lab based training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of working proactively as part of a team
Desirable
- Evidence of training other staff
- Organised with good time management
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).
