The successful candidates will be involved in various histological processes, including dissection, microtomy, and special stains, and will provide essential support to the department's diagnostic services. This role may require flexibility to work at King George Hospital. Candidates are encouraged to review the detailed job description and person specification to ensure they meet the criteria before applying.
We have an 18 month fixed term Band 5 BMS / Band 6 Specialist BMS vacancy within the Histology department based at Queen's Hospital, Romford. The department operates Monday to Saturday.
As an existing Band 6 Specialist BMS you must be HCPC registered and have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology (equivalence- 8 years recent experience working as a BMS in Histology) . Band 5 post you must be HCPC registered. You must be currently working in a routine histology laboratory and be competent in microtomy and embedding as a minimum. You should be friendly, professional and pro-active, self motivating, innovative and be able to demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written), organisation and manual dexterity skills. You need to demonstrate a patient focused approach to work and detail how you are committed to continual improvement of self and the service.This is not a post for a newly qualified graduate with an IBMS degree, but no routine laboratory experience or for candidates working in multi-disciplinary laboratories.
The successful candidate will work across the full range of services provided by a histology service including dissection, microtomy, cryotomy, special stains, IHC and molecular dependent upon banding. High quality work is essential.
This post is based at Queens Hospital, but all staff must be prepared to work at King George Hospital if required.
Band 5 Salary: £34,521 to £41,956pa Inclusive of HCA
The post holder will perform the scientific investigations required in the Department of Histology under the direction of the senior Biomedical Scientists. Delegated duties may include supervision of trainees, an involvement in training, quality and or health and safety.The purpose of the role is to support the diagnostic service provided by the department to the trust.
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For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
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