Job summary
Specialist Healthcare Scientist in Cellular Pathology, Band 5

We are looking for an HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with specialist knowledge in Cellular Pathology to join our team to support the department during a period of maternity leave

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

You will be prepared to work flexibly between the hours of 8am and 7pm and Saturday working may be required

Additional working pattern details: Extended day working is required to ensure cover until 7pm. Saturday working may be required

Main duties of the job
You will have HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist

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 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 within a team

About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a staff of around 9,000 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 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 and interpret 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.

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

Qualifications
Essential

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

Knowledge
Essential

• Specialist knowledge of Cellular 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

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.