Job summary
We are looking for an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly team

You will be working with us in the Cellular Pathology Department to provide a service to cancer patients, to ensure that they receive their results in a timely manner.

Main duties of the job
You will have HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist or be in the process of completing your IBMS Registration Portfolio. Ideally you will have experience of working in a busy Histology Department.

You will work in all areas of the Histology Laboratory and be involved in provision of the technical service.

You will participate in provision of Biomedical Scientist cut-up as well as routine areas such as tissue sectioning and staining.

You will also rotate through the specialist areas of the laboratory such as Immunocytochemistry and Molecular Pathology

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

The role may include working an extended hours including weekends

About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a staff of around 9000 and is dedicated to providing the Best Care for Everyone.

The Histology Department is based within the Pathology Department at Cheltenham General Hospital and is one of the biggest 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 responsibilities
The successful candidate will, amongst other duties, be required to:

• Participate in the reception, preparation and documentation of specimens for Histology in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols
• Participate in specimen processing and the production of histology sections for microscopic examination. This includes cut up, embedding, microtomy, staining and microscopy
• Participate in simple Biomedical Scientist cut-up
• Rotate through all sections of the department including the Special Techniques area, which covers Immunocytochemistry and Molecular Pathology
• Input test requests, including tests, patient demographics, requesting clinician and location for report onto the laboratory computer system in a timely fashion in order to maintain efficient workflow and laboratory turnaround times and taking into account the urgency of the request
• Participate in the training and teaching of trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLAs and other healthcare professionals

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• BSc (Hon) Biomedical Science
• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
• Knowledge of Histology
• Good Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Work as part of team
• Undertake CPD and Specialist Diploma in Histology

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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.