Trainee Biomedical Scientist Cellular Pathology: Sponsorship Available

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

The Cellular Pathology team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has a vacancy for a trainee Biomedical Scientist. We are looking for well-motivated, experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our busy, but friendly team.

The department handles 44,000 surgical and diagnostic requests annually across two sites (Luton & Dunstable Hospital & Bedford Hospital). As the Bedfordshire Hospital Trusts forms a large general hospital we see a wide variety of tissue and diagnostic cytology specimens, including post mortem work.

The main Cellular Pathology Laboratory is based at Bedford Hospital site with an expectation that staff cover some shifts at Luton & Dunstable site.

Pathology has full UKAS accreditation, HTA & MHRA compliance.

You should have a good general histology background, which should include a working knowledge of special techniques including immunohistochemistry.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the day to day operations and technical aspects of the service.

The post holder will assist the Specialist BMS & Senior BMS in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS]. They will assist in the implementation of change as directed by the laboratory seniors/manager, when delegated or appropriate to service needs.

The post holder is expected to implement policies and procedures ensuring that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies.

The post holder will assist in the training and development of scientific and support staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited)

Desirable

  • HCPC registered

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Desirable

  • Flexible in approach and working relationships

Expereience

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of Cellular Pathology experience within a UK laboratory

Desirable

  • Immunocyochemistry experience
  • Cutting frozen sections
  • Digital Pathology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Closing Date: 27 January 2025

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