Specialist Biomedical Scientist Band 6

Job summary

CELLULAR PATHOLOGYDEPARTMENT

SpecialistBiomedical Scientist-Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cellular Pathology Department at ABUHBfor afull timeSpecialist Biomedical Scientist Band 6,working 37.5hrs per weekon a 12 month fixed term contract.

Basedatthe Royal Gwent Hospital, weare expanding our services and so the successful candidate would join us at a time of improvement and development.

Thesuccessfulapplicantwill showstrong leadershipskills and becommitted toworking successfully within a team,promoting the quality ethos in everything we do.

Excellent communication, interpersonalskillsand attention to detail arekey,as well as an experience of the value ofhighqualitytraining, Health&Safetyandunderstanding ofQualityManagement systems.

Technical skillsrequiredfrom the successful candidate will enable them to rotate around each of our sections; main lab, special stains, dissection, immunocytochemistry,andcryotomy.

We have an enthusiastic workforce with a passion for quality and continuous improvement,looking to developourservices in response to thedemands of the Health Board.

Candidates should hold an accredited Degree in Biomedical Science, be HCPC registeredand haveattainedtheir Specialist Portfolio in Histopathology.

Main duties of the job

To undertake biomedical scientist laboratory duties within the lab, including specimen dissection,embeddingand cutting, special stain and immunohistochemistry techniques,and alsoto undertakethe specialist BMS duties of supervision, management,trainingand support of lower grade staff members.

The band 6 also provides operational support to the Band 7 team leaders - troubleshooting, problem solving and line managing in their absence.

This post is Fixed term for 12 months to meet the needs of the service, full time 37.5hours per week post, working Monday to Friday 08.30-17.00hrs.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.