Job summary
We are looking for an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with previous NHS experience in histology to join our busyCellular Pathology service. Applicants with a completed portfolio awaiting a verification may be considered.
The post is permanent. Hours are 37.5 per week.
The department handles over 53,000 Histology samples per annum, with a high proportion of complex cases including Breast, Head and Neck,Hepatobiliary and Urology.
Main duties of the job
Work competently across a range of manual and automated procedures, techniques andpractices, according to set protocols (Specimen reception, BMS cut up, Microtomy,cryotomy, and preparing Non-gynae samples)Train and work under supervision of specialist BMS/Senior staff in specialist areas including immunocytochemistry, dissection and non-gynae.
Following training, carry out biopsy transfer and description of category A and some category B specimens as part of BMS cut up
See attached job description for more details
About us
The post is permanent. Hours are 37.5 per week.
The department handles over 53,000 Histology samples per annum, with a high proportion of complex cases including Breast, Head and Neck,Hepatobiliary and Urology.
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 700,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Aligned to national strategy, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is working 3 local Trusts to form a single Pathology Service for Lancashire and South Cumbria, hosted by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
Whilst this post is based at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, this may change in the future if services are reorganised.
Within current timelines, this post may TUPE into LTHTR as the hosting employer in late 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work competently across a range of manual and automated procedures, techniques and practices, according to set protocols (Specimen reception, BMS cut up, Microtomy, cryotomy, and preparing Non-gynae samples)
See attached job description for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work competently across a range of manual and automated procedures, techniques and practices, according to set protocols (Specimen reception, BMS cut up, Microtomy, cryotomy, and preparing Non-gynae samples)
See attached job description for more details
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- BSc Biomedical Science/Healthcare Science
- HCPC registration
- Experience within Histology
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio / Diploma
- Experience within Non-gynae
Desirable
- Digital Pathology
- Use of Lab systems - LIMS/tracking/Dictation/QMS
- Qualifications related to cellular pathology e.g. MSc, IBMS
- Working towards or plan for Specialist diploma in Cellular Pathology
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- BSc Biomedical Science/Healthcare Science
- HCPC registration
- Experience within Histology
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio / Diploma
- Experience within Non-gynae
Desirable
- Digital Pathology
- Use of Lab systems - LIMS/tracking/Dictation/QMS
- Qualifications related to cellular pathology e.g. MSc, IBMS
- Working towards or plan for Specialist diploma in Cellular Pathology
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).
