Experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist - York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join us in the Histopathology laboratory based at York Hospital.

We provide a UKAS accredited diagnostic pathology service for the Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service and process over 33,500 cases per annum.

5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and hold the IBMS specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology.

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will be experienced and operating as a Biomedical Scientist within Histopathology, in line with ISO 15189 standards.

We invite you to have a tour of the lab on day of your interview if you are successfully shortlisted.

You will be expected to undertake routine and specialist histopathology including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, special stains, molecular diagnostics, laboratory QC and some dissection work.

In the next twelve months we will have implemented a new LIMS and digital pathology.

You will possess the knowledge and skill levels enabling you to work both independently supervising other lab staff as appropriate and under the supervision of senior biomedical scientists.

You will also play a role in the training and development of scientific staff.

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.

We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science accredited by the IBMS or equivalent.
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or equivalent

Experience of working in a Cellular Pathology Department

Apptitude and Personal Qualities
Experience in teaching, training and development of staff

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust