Job summary
Come and join our specialist bone and soft tissue Histopathology service as a biomedical scientist at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

The department is accredited for training and views continual improvement as an important aspect underpinning the routine work of this specialty. Ongoing involvement in continual professional development is expected and encouraged.

Biomedical scientists who hold professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) are expected to work towards the IBMS specialist portfolio, once attained they will be eligible for progression to band 6 under Agenda for Change Annex 20. HCPC registered applicants are expected to attain their specialist portfolio within two years of employment / registration.

Applications may be accepted from non-registered histology experienced staff but to be shortlisted you must

• hold an IBMS recognised BMS degree or
• equivalent qualification pre-approved by the IBMS (approval letter to be supplied at interview) or
• be on the level 6 BSc Biomedical Science apprenticeship at Westminster University

You will have practical histology experience in an NHS laboratory. Trainee biomedical scientists holding appropriate qualifications will be paid on a %of the top of the Band 5 pay scale (65 - 75% dependent on current posting).

This role is not suitable for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job
Histopathology forms part of the Cellular Pathology Clinical Service Unit , which provides a diagnostic service for a wide variety of specialties within the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and surrounding region.

As a biomedical scientist you will be involved in all areas of the laboratory, processing specimens and performing histological techniques to enable a diagnosis.

About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job responsibilities
The role encompasses basic histology techniques such as dissection, microtomy and staining through to immunohistochemistry, special stains and frozen section work.

Qualified biomedical scientists will play a role in training others and may take on specific laboratory responsibilities as well as developing specialist knowledge and leadership skills as they prepare to become specialist biomedical scientists / team leaders.

Please see the full job description attached for further details.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• IBMS Approved BSc (Hons) Degree or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• IBMS specialist portfolio started

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of the basic techniques within Cellular Pathology
• Experience in a Histology Lab - preferably within the NHS

Desirable

• Previous experience with equipment in use at the OUH

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Good keyboard skills
• Knowledge of IT architecture in the running of complex analytical equipment and Laboratory Information Systems.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).