About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Registered Biomedical Scientist to work in our friendly, well-equipped Cellular Pathology department, which processes approximately 35,000 samples per year, providing essential services to the Trust and the wider healthcare community.You will have excellent communication, scientific and time management skills and your work will ensure that the department continues to deliver a high quality, timely and effective service, where patient safety and experience are central.
The role will require the post-holder to be flexible and highly organised, able to align their values with those of the organisation and to work as part of an enthusiastic team with a 'can-do' positive attitude.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all core aspects of routine Cellular Pathology including microtomy, embedding, special staining techniques, Immunohistochemistry and specimen transfers. Previous laboratory experience will be advantageous including knowledge of quality management, health & safety and quality improvement .
About us
The Cellular Pathology Department is in an exciting period of service development and has begun implementing a Digital Pathology solution, which the post holders will have the opportunity to be involved with.
The central Histology laboratory service is situated on the Royal Hampshire Hospital site in Winchester with a small satellite team based at the Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital.
The post holders will work routinely as part of the team based at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital with a commitment to the Basingstoke site as part of a BMS rotational team to lead the team and perform frozen section and OSNA techniques, once training where required is in place.
We support IBMS Specialist Portfolios and extending practical skill sets for registered scientists looking to move to more specialist roles after practical competencies for the role have been met.
Hampshire Hospitals Cellular Pathology is accredited by UKAS to ISO15189:2012 and complies with HTA standards.
Job description Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
For informal discussions about this role, please contact Edit Szabone Kalmar, Cellular Pathology Operational Manager.
Person Specification
Education Essential
IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Science Current HCPC registration
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and experience of Good Laboratory Practice
Desirable
Experience of working in a Cellular Pathology laboratory
Skills & Abilities Essential
Be able to follow technically complex procedures and protocols Ability to organise own workload and demonstrate initiative
Desirable
Experience of Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS)
Personal attributes Essential
Ability to work individually and as part of a team Evidence of good communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO22 5DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)