Job summary
- Main area
- HISTOLOGY
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BR-9181-A
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- BROOMFIELD
- Town
- CHELMSFORD
- Salary
- £28,407 Per Annum (Pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/07/2024 08:00
Employer heading
BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST BAND 5
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join the friendly team in the Cellular Pathology department at the Broomfield Hospital site of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
Cellular Pathology at Broomfield Hospital is a busy department that incorporates Histology and Non-gynae sample preparations. The department handles approximately 30,000 specimens p.a. and specializes in Breast; Head & Neck; upper GI and lymphoma work and has close liaison with oncology research trials and Anglia Ruskin University.
The department has full training status granted by IBMS and has close links with Essex University for placement students. Staff are actively encouraged to maintain continuous professional development required for state registration and to attend lunchtime lectures/journal club.
The laboratory is working towards UKAS accreditation and is licensed by HTA.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to work as part of a team to provide high quality, cost effective and timely Histology service.
You will process histology specimens in accordance with agreed policies and standard operating procedures. You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the histology department, using technical expertise to a high standard throughout all investigations and meeting deadlines as required for subsequent patient care.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties.
Registered with Health Professions Council and comply with code of practice of IBMS and HPC.
Undertake all aspects of tissue preparation work in the department, including specimen reception and cut up, meeting quality standards.
Assist in small specimen cut up by selecting tissues for further processing by following departmental procedures.
Responsible for maintaining appropriate stocks of consumables and reagents.
Contribute to the development of new methodologies, as required for improvement of the service or research within the department.
To conform to established policies and codes of practice within the department and participate in the internal quality procedures as well as taking part in EQA.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences State registered BMS with HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Registration Portfolio
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Technical expertise to carry out practical procedures. Meticulous and dexterous in practical technique
Desirable criteria
- Registration Portfolio
- Continuing Professional Development. Maintenance of HCPC competence.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad experience in all aspects of histology.
Desirable criteria
- Continuing Professional Development. Maintenance of HCPC competence.
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to work as part of a team but also alone, as required. Thorough, tidy worker, able to complete tasks within deadlines.
Desirable criteria
- Versatile and willing to undertake any task as required. Prioritising skills. Works well under pressure.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ms Shelley Brown
- Job title
- Cellular Pathology Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245 516784
- Additional information
For further info, please contact:
Ms Shelley Brown
Cellular Pathology Manager
Cellular Pathology
Broomfield Hospital
Chelmsford CM1 7ET
telephone 01245 516784
Monday - Friday 0830 - 1700 hours
Histopathology Dept, Broomfield Hospital
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