To work as part of the Cellular Pathology team as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist involved in the technical preparation of specimens and performing defined procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures. This will include all aspects of the routine service provided by the department.

Main duties of the job

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager

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Job description

Job responsibilities

1. As a HCPC-Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, perform a full range of analytical, technical andother laboratory duties within cellular pathology.The daily technical activities of the histology and cytology laboratory include:1. Specimen dissection and preparation2. Microtomy.3. Embedding.4. Staining5. Quality Control.6. Immunohistochemistry. (Leica Bond Max system)7. Computer work to process samples through the laboratory.8. Filing of slides or blocks if required.9. Collecting solvents if required.10. Non-Gynae Cytology and Andrology technical work.This list is not exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake all histology techniques andideally have previous experience in non-gynae cytology and andrology techniques althoughconsideration of training requirements will be assessed.Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments, etc., relating to technical work.Review documents of the quality management system where necessary and liaise with senior staff forany updates or changes required.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oBSc(Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification
• oRegistration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) as a Biomedical Scientist
• oIBMS specialist diploma in cellular pathology or equivalent.

Desirable

• oMember of IBMS
• oEvidence of CPD
• oSpecialist training

Experience

Essential

• oPrevious experience of working in a diagnostic Cellular Pathology laboratory.
• oExperienced in embedding, microtomy, staining histology samples.
• oQC checking of samples
• oPreparation at cut-up of BMS specimen dissection.
• oImmunohistochemistry experience.

Desirable

• oInvolvement in quality management processes including reviewing SOPs, and recording departmental incidents.
• oPrevious experience of Health and Safety processes, including Risk Assessments and COSHH assessments.
• oNon-Gynae cytology/Andrology experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oAbility to communicate effectively and sensitively.
• oGood time management.
• oAbility to work independently and take direction and to pass on information accurately and timely.
• oAble to build effective working relationships with staff and colleagues.
• oGood hand/eye coordination

Desirable

• oDemonstrates initiative
• oLeadership qualities

Other Job-Related Requirements

Essential

• oPositive, enthusiastic and motivated.
• oAbility to cope under pressure.
• oFlexible approach to role.

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

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