We are looking for a passionate HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with a IBMS Specialist portfolio to join our small, busy, friendly team. You will help maintain and develop the excellent work of the Cellular Pathology department of delivering a high quality, efficient service.

The department receives 1500 non-gynae cytology and 22000 histology specimens a year. We undertake all routine cellular pathology processes including BMS specimen dissection, embedding, microtomy, special stains, immunohistochemistry, non-gynae cytology, and OSNA.

Main duties of the job

The main laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 standards. We are looking for someone who has a IBMS Specialist Portfolio/Diploma in Cellular Pathology to work in the main laboratory with a focus on dissection. For the right candidate we are happy to offer training and development.

The position is full-time, 37.5 hrs. (9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday). This is a fixed term position for 1 year. There is accommodation on-site that may be available if required.

To discuss this role and/or book a visit to see the lab please contact Jenny Baillie at jenny.baillie@nhs.net

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated Good by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
• State Registration as Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Post-graduate, post-registration training in a specialist area, leading to a completed specialist portfolio.

Desirable

• Dissection portfolio

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures within the department.
• Ability to work within all areas of the department.
• Understands basic quality control / quality assurance procedures and EQA
• Understands how the QMS fits into the BMS role

Experience

Essential

• At least two years' experience as an HCPC registered biomedical scientist.
• Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer system.
• Has worked in a UKAS accredited lab
• Has QPulse experience

Desirable

• Has NG experience
• Working knowledge of standard IT packages

Skills

Essential

• Possess highly developed technical skills and be adept at all laboratory procedures.
• Ability to operate / troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment and interpret results
• Competent at training other staff

Desirable

• Give presentations as part of laboratory training programme.
• Has performed specimen dissection before
• Is OSNA trained

Employer details

Employer name

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salisbury District Hospital

Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

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