Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology inChichester inChichester PUBLISHED 24 OCT 2024

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

The Cellular Pathology Laboratory (main base St Richards Hospital, Chichester) within the newly formed University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust currently deals with approximately 35,000 - 40,000 Histology specimens from across West Sussex including St Richards Hospital, Chichester, Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospital, Shoreham.

In addition to routine Histology samples the department undertakes work in Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Special Stains, Non-Gynae Diagnostic Cytology and OSNA (Intra-operative Breast Sentinel Node testing). We are currently developing our Digital Pathology pathway. The main laboratory at St Richards Hospital is currently open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, whilst the Worthing Hospital laboratory is open from 8am to 5pm, also Monday to Friday. There is no direct laboratory cover at Southlands Hospital.

The post holder will rotate through all key aspects of routine Histopathology including Special Stains and ICC (using Leica Bond III).

It would also be advantageous for at least a basic working knowledge of Non-Gynae Cytology sample preparation, Digital Pathology, along with the ability to cut Frozen Sections.

Ideally we are looking for a Biomedical Scientist who has completed the IBMS Specialist portfolio although we may consider individuals nearing completion of the portfolio. However, pay would be at the top of the band 5 pay scale until completion of the IBMS Specialist portfolio.

Any experience of using Leica equipment, the Cerebro tracking system, WinPath LIMS, Q-Pulse and SHE software will also be advantageous.

About us

To participate in the provision of a specialised diagnostic Cellular Pathology service, autonomously, contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of the treatment given.

The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely results service, performing routine procedures and investigations as required.

To be able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.

To deputise for Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientists (B7) as required.

See attached Job description and person specification.

The Cellular Pathology Laboratory (main base St Richards Hospital, Chichester) within the newly formed University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust currently deals with approximately 35,000 - 40,000 Histology specimens from across West Sussex including St Richards Hospital, Chichester, Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospital, Shoreham.

In addition to routine Histology samples the department undertakes work in Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Special Stains, Non-Gynae Diagnostic Cytology and OSNA (Intra-operative Breast Sentinel Node testing). We are currently developing our Digital Pathology pathway. The main laboratory at St Richards Hospital is currently open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, whilst the Worthing Hospital laboratory is open from 8am to 5pm, also Monday to Friday. There is no direct laboratory cover at Southlands Hospital.

The post holder will rotate through all key aspects of routine Histopathology including Special Stains and ICC (using Leica Bond III).

It would also be advantageous for at least a basic working knowledge of Non-Gynae Cytology sample preparation, Digital Pathology, along with the ability to cut Frozen Sections.

Ideally we are looking for a Biomedical Scientist who has completed the IBMS Specialist portfolio although we may consider individuals nearing completion of the portfolio. However, pay would be at the top of the band 5 pay scale until completion of the IBMS Specialist portfolio.

Any experience of using Leica equipment, the Cerebro tracking system, WinPath LIMS, Q-Pulse and SHE software will also be advantageous.

About us

To participate in the provision of a specialised diagnostic Cellular Pathology service, autonomously, contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of the treatment given.

The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely results service, performing routine procedures and investigations as required.

To be able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.

To deputise for Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientists (B7) as required.

See attached Job description and person specification.



Locations are approximate. Learn more