Specialist Healthcare Scientist in Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Band 6

We are looking for a Healthcare Scientist with experience in Cellular Pathology or Genomics join our team

You will be involved in the provision of the molecular service within the department. This will include analysis, interpretation and reporting of results.

You will be prepared to work flexibly between the hours of 9am and 6pm.

Extended day working is required to ensure cover until 6pm. Saturday working may be required

This is a fixed term role for 12 months. There may be the opportunity to extend the term.

Main duties of the job

You will have HCPC Registration as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist or be registered with the AHCS as a Genetic Technologist.

You will have experience of working in Cellular Pathology and/or Molecular Pathology.

This is highly specialised scientific role in the development and provision of a range of specialist tests for the diagnosis, monitoring and predictive profiling of patients with benign and malignant disorders. You will be in a specialised scientific role to co-ordinate, analyse, interpret, and report (where appropriate) a range of specialist investigations conducted from within and outside of the department. You will use acquired specialist knowledge of the latest biomedical techniques such as molecular technology and complex instrumentation alongside more traditional manual methods of investigation such as Immunocytochemistry. You will be responsible for the delegated tasks involved in the delivery of a molecular pathology service that enables high standards of patient care.

You will be ensuring that the Department meets cancer targets and you will need to have experience of working within a team

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a staff of around 8000 and is dedicated to providing the Best Care for Everyone.

The Cellular Pathology Department is based at Cheltenham General Hospital and is one of the largest within the South West.

We have a team of medical staff, scientists and support staff working in a busy environment and are focused on providing a high quality efficient service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Specialist Healthcare Scientist in Cellular and Molecular Pathology acts in a specialised scientific role in the development and provision of a range of specialist tests for the diagnosis, monitoring and predictive profiling of patients with benign and malignant disorders.

They act in a specialised scientific role to co-ordinate, analyse, interpret, and report (where appropriate) a range of specialist investigations conducted from within and outside of the department

Part of a team responsible for the processing all the samples received each day, this includes performing a wide range of tests.

Help to maintain the turnaround times for all patient samples.

Analyse and interpret laboratory results and take appropriate actions in line with laboratory policies and procedures

Assist in the participation in appropriate internal, regional, national and international quality control schemes relevant to the specialist service.

Participate in the development of the service to include the introduction of new techniques and pathways

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
• HCPC/AHCS Registration
• IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent)

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of Cellular Pathology
• Specialist knowledge of Molecular Pathology
• Use of MS Office

Skills

Essential

• Competent in Histological preparatory techniques
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Ability to use own judgement and initiative

Desirable

• Team leadership

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

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