Job summary
Cellular Pathology has a vacancy for a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist. This is a permanent position, 37.5 hours per week. The successfulcandidate will be hardworking, reliable, flexible and must work well within a team.
Cellular Pathology comprises Histology and Non-gynae cytology, supported by a comprehensive immunohistochemistry service.
We receive around 33,000 histology and 3,000 non-gynae requests per year. The post will be based at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.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.
Main duties of the job
Work at a specialist level across a range of manual and automated procedures including: Specimen reception, BMS cut up, microtomy, cryotomy, non-gynae cytology, immunocytochemistry.
Perform internal and external quality control, monitor results
Handle specimens of relevant categories in BMS cut up
Work independently, planning own workload and troubleshooting when necessary.
Train and develop students and other staff
About us
At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide highquality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom areinternationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is currently working collaborativelywith 3 other local Trusts as part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Collaboration, in a bid to secure our services for the future.
Whilst this role is currently based here at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, this may not be the case in the future and the service may be relocated to another hospital or an off-site location.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information about the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information about the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Degree in Biomedical or Healthcare Science
- Specialist diploma in Cellular Pathology (or evidence of equivalent knowledge)
- Evidence of recent, relevant CPD
Desirable
- MSc biomedical or cellular sciences
- IBMS HSD in Cellular Pathology
- IBMS certificate of extended practice
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in an NHS cellular pathology lab
Desirable
- Experience of non gynaecological cytology/immunocytochemistry
- Experience in dissection beyond specimen transfer
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of sound theoretical knowledge
- LIMS experience
Desirable
- Audit training and completion
- Advanced IT Experience - Tracking, Digital, LIMS, data
Personal attributes
Essential
- Evidence of good teamworking
- Flexible and can adapt to changing work patterns
- Organised with good time management skills
Desirable
- Involvement with Lean, improvement or other projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Degree in Biomedical or Healthcare Science
- Specialist diploma in Cellular Pathology (or evidence of equivalent knowledge)
- Evidence of recent, relevant CPD
Desirable
- MSc biomedical or cellular sciences
- IBMS HSD in Cellular Pathology
- IBMS certificate of extended practice
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in an NHS cellular pathology lab
Desirable
- Experience of non gynaecological cytology/immunocytochemistry
- Experience in dissection beyond specimen transfer
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of sound theoretical knowledge
- LIMS experience
Desirable
- Audit training and completion
- Advanced IT Experience - Tracking, Digital, LIMS, data
Personal attributes
Essential
- Evidence of good teamworking
- Flexible and can adapt to changing work patterns
- Organised with good time management skills
Desirable
- Involvement with Lean, improvement or other projects
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).
