Biomedical Scientist Histopathology Band 5- Bms

My client in **Herefordshire** is looking for an experienced **Band 5 Histopathology Biomedical Scientist** for a locum contract.
Job Role:

- Monday
- Friday
- 8.30 am
- 17.00 pm
- All preparative techniques including tissue embedding, processing and microtomy
- Participates in the digital pathology service, scanning of images and organisation of cases.
- Performs a defined range of specialized diagnostic staining techniques. These procedures require extended discipline specific knowledge.
- Performs dissection of a limited range of Histological specimens (Category A and B) and is familiar with the dissection room processes
- Participates in the immunohistochemistry service, including cutting, staining and microscopical analysis of biopsy specimens.
- Performs the preparative processes leading to rapid tissue diagnosis (frozen section).
- Performs joint fluid and skin immunoflouresence techniques and reports on the findings using developed interpretive and judgmental skills. This is a specialized technique requiring extended knowledge and developed skills.
- Internal quality assessment of the departmental workload, at the microscope. These process can only be performed by skilled and suitably trained Biomedical Scientists and requires concentration and a keen eye for detail. This is the final quality and patientsecurity check prior to releasing diagnostic preparations for reporting and requires the post holder to concentrate for extended periods of time.

Qualifications and Experience required:

- **HCPC registered as a BMS**:

- A sound knowledge of basic histological technique
- Good anatomical/ histological knowledge

Rachelle