Biomedical Scientist Associate

4 weeks ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Histopathology Laboratory as an Associate Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy and dedicated team, supporting the Biomedical Scientists in delivering high-quality pathology services.

Main Responsibilities

  • Perform a range of healthcare science clinical/technical/scientific activities under supervision, including section cutting, special stains, embedding, and non-gynae preparation.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records in relation to activities carried out, and may input/interrogate test results of others.
  • Supervise, organise, and allocate work, and train less experienced staff in own area.
  • Work flexibly in reflection of service needs, which may include an extended working day and/or some weekend working.
  • Be aware of the potential risks associated with working with human body fluids, tissues, and hazardous chemicals.

About Us

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics, and in patients' own homes.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals, we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), and access to a range of NHS discounts.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role, please see the attached job description.



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