Whatever you're looking for in your career, it isall here for you at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our diverse, highly motivated & friendly team. Our team is dedicated to delivering the highest quality service to patients across the region & we are looking for someone who shares this commitment to excellence.The ideal candidate must be HCPC registered & have either completed or be working towards the IBMS specialist portfolio, or possess equivalent experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Biomedical Scientist ready to take the next step in their career.Our department is a busy and dynamic environment, processing approximately 31,000 histology & 2,000 diagnostic cytology samples each year. The Conquest Hospital is our main site, where we conduct a wide range of procedures including specimen dissection, centralized tissue processing, microtomy, staining, immunohistochemistry & diagnostic cytology preparation. Additionally, we have a satellite site at Eastbourne DGH where specimen dissection is also performed.Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology through a Managed Service Contract, featuring cutting-edge equipment such as ThermoScientific Excelsior AS Processors, ThermoScientific HM525NX Cryostat, Sakura Prisma staining machine with a film coverslipper & the Ventana Benchmark Ultra for IHC & special stains.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you'll be experienced and operating as a Biomedical Scientist within Histopathology, in line with ISO 15189 standards and you'll have rotated across the department, providing scientific services to patients and customers to aid pathological diagnosis. You'll deputise for senior team members, assist in workflow management, support with the management of documentation, and general overall performance. You'll also play a vital role in the training and development of junior scientific staff.

We support and encourage our Specialist Biomedical Scientists to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, which could be internal talks and seminars, as well as attending approved courses. We have a dedicated Training officer within our department. The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios, and full ISO 15189 accreditation.

In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.

If you are a motivated, dynamic individual who embraces change and seeks to contribute to a forward-thinking department, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient care in our region.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop, and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is based on the picturesque south coast with easy rail links to Brighton, London and Europe. This is a perfect opportunity to achieve an idyllic work life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

In line with the NHS England vision of a consolidated and collaborative pathology network, our department is proud to be part of the Sussex Pathology Network. We went live with Digital Pathology in November 2023 and are currently completing the clinical validation of digital imaging, positioning us at the forefront of innovation in pathology services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
• Postgraduate specialised training evidenced by completion of IBMS specialist portfolio or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable knowledge and skills achieved through ongoing professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses e.g immunohistochemistry update courses etc

Desirable

• Evidence of Continuing Professional development
• IBMS diplomas of extended practise

Experience

Essential

• Significant amount ot experience of working in a Histology department
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work to code of conduct for the institute of Biomedical Scientists and HCPC

Desirable

• Capable of working with minimum supervision after State Registration

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex

TN37 7RD

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