Biomedical Scientist
- Employer
- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
- Location
- Stanmore
- Salary
- £51,883 to £58,544 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Closing date
- 22 Nov 2024
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- Profession
- Healthcare scientist, Biomedical scientist
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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As a Biomedical Scientist the post holder will be expected to work within the professional standards as a registrant of the Health Professions Council (HPC) and maintain a portfolio of evidence supporting Continuing Professional development (CPD).
The post holder will be required to conform to agreed standard operational procedures, policies and good laboratory practice and also within their work duties comply with the standards as required of ISO15189:2012 and Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK).
This post is associated with the implementation of a high level of advance practitioner specimen dissection as part of the IBMS/RCPath portfolio of excellence.
Main duties of the job
To develop and maintain advance practitioner (AP) cut up as the area of specialist interest and contribute to its implementation and development.
To undertake AP cut up of fresh and fixed bone and soft tissue surgical specimens as part of the department's rota in conjunction with the deputy laboratory manager.
To be responsible for and undertake appropriate training and competency for AP dissection as laid out in the IBMS/RCPath portfolio of excellence and complete within two years of taking the post.
To deliver a range of scientific work demanding skilled performance working with some autonomy but within the overall responsibility of the head of department.
To oversee, coordinate and manage the daily workload in the laboratory.
To supervise and coordinate activities of the BMS staff and junior lab staff. Provide training of BMS/lab staff in laboratory techniques and processes.
About us
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake
*Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person Specification
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
Desirable
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
Desirable
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
IT skills
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
UCL IOMS Building Histopathology
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
392-RNOH-972-A
The post holder will be required to conform to agreed standard operational procedures, policies and good laboratory practice and also within their work duties comply with the standards as required of ISO15189:2012 and Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK).
This post is associated with the implementation of a high level of advance practitioner specimen dissection as part of the IBMS/RCPath portfolio of excellence.
Main duties of the job
To develop and maintain advance practitioner (AP) cut up as the area of specialist interest and contribute to its implementation and development.
To undertake AP cut up of fresh and fixed bone and soft tissue surgical specimens as part of the department's rota in conjunction with the deputy laboratory manager.
To be responsible for and undertake appropriate training and competency for AP dissection as laid out in the IBMS/RCPath portfolio of excellence and complete within two years of taking the post.
To deliver a range of scientific work demanding skilled performance working with some autonomy but within the overall responsibility of the head of department.
To oversee, coordinate and manage the daily workload in the laboratory.
To supervise and coordinate activities of the BMS staff and junior lab staff. Provide training of BMS/lab staff in laboratory techniques and processes.
About us
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake
- Dissecting all surgical specimens
- Selecting the areas of tissue to sample to be used as the basis of histopathology reports
- Selecting and freezing representative normal and tumour tissue for the tissue bank store
- Using the digital dictation system to create the macro descriptions of the samples used in departmental reports
- Maintain highly developed skills and experience in dissection and examination of bone and soft tissue surgical specimens.
- Ensure all specimens for decalcification are monitored regularly and processed as soon as possible
*Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person Specification
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic and pro-active attitude
- Approachable and reassuring.
- Works effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent numeracy and literacy.
Desirable
- Resilient when working in a busy and time-sensitive environment.
- Supports team members to deliver a common goal.
- Communicates complex or sensitive information clearly and concisely.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- A BSc degree or equivalent in biological/biomedical sciences or a related subject
- Experience of carrying out routine laboratory tasks by following SOPs
- Understands basic Health and Safety in healthcare/laboratory environments.
- Aware of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).
- Experience of working in a customer-facing environment.
- An interest in pursuing a career in science/healthcare/research related work.
Desirable
- An MSc degree in a related subject
- PCR -based assays
- Experience of extracting DNA/RNA using standard kits
- Cutting tissue sections by microtomy/cryotomy
- Aware of confidentiality and data protection in relation to patient information
- Experience of working in a patient-facing environment
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
- Able to make basic decisions when comparing data/information.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accurate data recording.
- Produces reliable work and keeps accurate records
Desirable
- Able to analyse more complex data or situations.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Reliable and punctual.
- Prioritises tasks and organises daily workload to deliver work to deadlines.
- Works flexibly and adapts to change
IT skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office suite etc. -to be tested during probationary period). Experience of using databases to search for information.
- Confident using basic Microsoft Excel functions to record and filter data.
Desirable
- Experience of using Microsoft Excel formulae/functions to analyse data.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
UCL IOMS Building Histopathology
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
392-RNOH-972-A
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