Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals

Cambridge University Hospitals
Cambridge University Hospitals
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Main area

  • Division B-Histopathology
    Grade
  • Band 6
    Contract
  • Permanent: Oncall required
    Hours
  • Full time hours per week (plus oncall)
    Job ref
  • 180B234361
    Employer
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Employer type
  • NHS
    Site
  • Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
    Town
  • Cambridge
    Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 p.a. pro rata, (*Trainee
  • To be paid at Band 5)
    Salary period
  • Yearly
    Closing
  • 10/12/2023 23:59Job overview


We are moving to a brand new laboratory in early 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.


Additional information:
(Trainee Specialist BMS)
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

Demonstrate 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.

Acts as mentor for more junior scientific and support staff.

  • Supervises and/or trains less experienced staff in own area of workNB: 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 11000 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 10th December 2023

Interviews are due to be held on 20th December 2023


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

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Certificate of Competence

  • IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or equivalent; or working towards achievement of IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology within 2 years plus specialist knowledge acquired through practical training experience.
Desirable criteria

  • Leadership qualificationExperience
Essential criteria

Practical experience of working as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology

Experience in cryotomy, embedding, microtomy and specimen category A transfer

  • Experience of working unsupervised under one's own initiative in provision of an out of hours Histopathology service.
Desirable criteria

Experience in Special Stains, Mohs, Team leading, line management, lone working, specimen category B and C dissection and oncall

Experience of working in the NHS

  • Experience of training staff histopath
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