Specialist Biomedical Scientist inWirral inWirral PUBLISHED 23 OCT 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

The successful candidates will assist Medical Pathologists in the dissection of large resection organs and the processing of small tissue biopsies. The other main elements of the role are the processing, dissection, embedding and microtomy of specialised and routine tissue samples, immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence, digital pathology and quality control within the department.

The department is constantly developing and has trained Biomedical Scientists in advanced dissection qualifications in the aim of having 80-90% of dissection to be undertaken by biomedical scientists. The department is also currently implementing full digital pathology and training biomedical scientists in histopathology reporting.

Applications are invited from highly motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with a Specialist Portfolio in cellular pathology or earlier equivalent

Applications from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with a minimum of one years post registration experience in cellular pathology will be considered for employment at annex 21 of band 6. They would be expected to be currently studying for the specialist portfolio in cellular pathology and upon completion will be promoted to Band 6.

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Specialist Biomedical Scientist position available at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS foundation trust.

About us


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

The successful candidates will assist Medical Pathologists in the dissection of large resection organs and the processing of small tissue biopsies. The other main elements of the role are the processing, dissection, embedding and microtomy of specialised and routine tissue samples, immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence, digital pathology and quality control within the department.

The department is constantly developing and has trained Biomedical Scientists in advanced dissection qualifications in the aim of having 80-90% of dissection to be undertaken by biomedical scientists. The department is also currently implementing full digital pathology and training biomedical scientists in histopathology reporting.

Applications are invited from highly motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with a Specialist Portfolio in cellular pathology or earlier equivalent

Applications from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with a minimum of one years post registration experience in cellular pathology will be considered for employment at annex 21 of band 6. They would be expected to be currently studying for the specialist portfolio in cellular pathology and upon completion will be promoted to Band 6.

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Specialist Biomedical Scientist position available at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS foundation trust.

About us


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



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