Biomedical Scientist

3 weeks ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Cambridge University Hospitals Full time

**Main area**
- Division B-Histopathology Department**Grade**
- Band 5**Contract**
- Permanent: (*Trainee BMS will be paid at Band 4)**Hours**
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week**Job ref**
- 180-B-244077**Employer**
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust**Employer type**
- NHS**Site**
- Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B**Town**
- Cambridge**Salary**
- £25,147 - £34,581 p.a. pro rata (*Trainee BMS will be paid at Band 4)**Salary period**
- Yearly**Closing**
- 20/03/2024 23:59**Interview date**
- 08/04/2024Job overview

We are moving to a brand new laboratory in 2024 and are looking to expand our workforce significantly before that move.

Cambridge University Hospitals Histopathology department is one of the largest in the country with over 130 non-medical staff supporting over 50 Consultant Histopathologists. There is site specific reporting and we support many regional and national programmes. We are looking for people who have a desire for pushing the boundaries of current practice and want to join in a transformational programme of work which will involve adoption of new and innovative technologies and work practices. We have already adopted digital pathology and are looking to capitalise on the opportunities it offers. The department prides itself on staff development and offers many training and education opportunities for staff of all grades.

We are seeking a registered Biomedical Scientist/Trainee Biomedical Scientist.

Main duties of the job

Performs a wide range of routine healthcare science activities, whilst supporting junior members of staff including specimen receipt, specimen preparation including assisting pathologists at cut-up, embedding and microtomy of surgical tissue, slide collation, specimen storage and maintenance of equipment

Maintains clinical and maintenance records in relation to activities carried out.

Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced employees.

To work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.

The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions.
- Participation in specialist areas of the laboratory.NB: Post holder must not work outside their defined field of competence

Working for our organisation

**Our Trust**

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 20th March 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 8th April 2024

**Benefits to you**

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

Person specification

**Qualifications**:
Essential criteria

IBMS Accredited Biomedical Science degree or equivalent (or working towards)

IBMS Certificate of Competence (or working towards)
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist (or working towards)Experience

Essential criteria
- Practical experience of working within Biomedical science laboratoryDesirable criteria

Practical experience of working in a Histopathology Department.
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHSKnowledge

Essential criteria
- Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of Biomedical procedures gained through BSc or equivalentDesirable criteria

Knowledge of Histopathology procedures

Knowledge of Pathology IT systems

Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
- Knowledge/performance of Risk Assessments**Skills**:
Essential criteria

Good communication skills

Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently

Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods

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