Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated SpecialistBiomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology team, within our Cytologydepartment.

The successful candidate will work closely with other BiomedicalScientists, Associate Practitioners and Pathologists to ensure high qualitytesting to aid in the diagnosis of patient samples.

Candidates will work mainly within the cytology pre-screeningdepartment, and therefore experience and competence in this area is essential.

Theremay also be scope to rotate through other areas of the laboratory including andrology,microtomy and special stains.

The ideal candidate will be a team player thatpossesses excellent communication skills, organisation and manual dexterityskills and have a keen eye for detail.

You will also have the ability toconcentrate for long periods of time and have a keen interest in pathology. Youshould be able to demonstrate good keyboard skills and be computer literate.

Previousexperience of working in an NHS Cellular Pathology laboratory and particularlyin cytology pre-screening is essential.

Main duties of the job

Main tasks include :

Pre-screening of diagnostic cytology specimens

Preparation and processing of cytology samples fordiagnosis.

Answering telephone queries and liaising with other Truststaff and engineers.

Organising referral work, packaging and sending of samplesto other Trust sites and to other Trusts nationwide including sending cases forEQA.

Stock control including receiving and receipting deliveries,documenting and organising batches of reagents and performing verificationtasks.

Assist in the training and competency assessment of new Band4 staff within the cytology department.

Error logging and troubloeshooting

Please refer to the Job Description and PersonalSpecification for full details.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham.

We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and personalspecification for full details.

This Specialist Biomedical Scientist role involves workingclosely with Pathologists, other Biomedical Scientists and AssociatePractitioners.

Candidates must be able to follow the laboratory StandardOperating Procedures (SOPs) and complete the relevant quality documentation asrequired.

The role requires handling of body fluids and human tissuesamples which can be of a sensitive nature. Previous experience and competencyin diagnostic cytology pre-screening is essential as this will be the main dutyof this role.

This will be assessed at interview via a pre-screening practical test.

Acceptance testing and validation duties will be carried outas part of this role. Stock is managed by all laboratory staff.

This includesmonitoring stock levels of consumables, signing for deliveries, receiptinggoods delivered, unpacking, verifying if appropriate and ensuring paperwork iscomplete before placing in appropriate storage area in an orderly organisedmanner.

The candidate should have good knowledge of the processesinvolved when preparing cytology samples for diagnosis as they will be expectedto provide supervision, training and leadership to Associate Practitioner staffin this area.

In order to perform their daily taskseffectively, the successful candidate requires the ability to focus for longperiods of time, have great attention to detail and possess the ability toorganise tasks in priority order.

Computer literacy skills are also required, asthey are expected to use spreadsheets, access LIMS, write SOPs and performaudits as needed.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

HCPC registration

Desirable

IBMS membership

Qualifications

Essential

• Biomedical Sciences degree
• Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology

Desirable

• Equivalent science qualifications
• Science A'Levels
• DEP Cytology Screening

Experience

Essential

• Previous laboratory experience
• Cytology Pre-screening competency

Desirable

Previous pathology laboratory experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Follow protocols and instructions accurately
• Communication, verbal and written
• Computer literate
• Cytology Pre-screening competency

Desirable

• Microsoft Office applications
• Leadership skills

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to handle tissue and body fluid samples
• Able to work flexibly

Desirable

• Able to participate in shift working, weekend working, bank holidays as required.
30+ days ago