Trainee Biomedical Scientist (Band 4)

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Job overview

This is a training post in which the successful applicant must have an IBMS approved BSc in Biomedical Science. They will be required to train while in post for both the IBMS portfolio and the NHS Cervical Screening programme certificate while carrying out lab duties.

PLEASE BE AWARE THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS

Main duties of the job

Attendance on courses through ‘day release’ or ‘block release’ may also be required.

Under the direction and supervision of qualified staff assist in the provision of routine and specialist diagnostic laboratory service in accordance with national and professional standards

Working for our organisation

Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Participate in all aspects of Cytopathology and other areas of Pathology to attain Registration with HPC.
2. Complete the Registration Portfolio leading to registration with the HPC and enter into a programme of training to acquire the Certificate in Cervical Cytology.
3. Fully participate in all aspects of the training programme. This may include periods of private study outside normal working hours.
4. Assist with the reception, preparation and documentation of specimens for Cytology
5. Participate in data input to laboratory computer
6. Assist in the specimen processing and the production Cytology preparations for microscopic examination.
7. Assist in the production of reports and the maintenance of departmental records
8. Prepare staining solutions and reagents and assist in the maintenance of adequate stocks of reagents and consumables.
9. Be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the equipment with which he/she is working. Assist in the maintenance of all laboratory equipment.
10. Participate in risk management of the department including error reporting and corrective actions
11. Participate in internal quality control and external quality assurance procedures
12. Be responsible for organising allocated work
13. Ensure that the exchange of information is accurate at all times, through competent verbal and written skills.
14. Notify senior staff of all problems encountered in the performance of duties.
15. Work according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) developed for use in the department. Assist in the development and review of those SOPs as required.
16. Ensure that a high level of personal competence and professionalism is maintained through continual personal development
17. Work according to the regulations and codes of practice governing aspects of Health and Safety relevant to the department.
18. Participate in the Trust’s personnel development programme, which includes regular performance review and annual appraisal.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• IBMS approved BSC or equivalent in Biomedical Science

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and ongoing training in Cellular Pathology

Work Experience

• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation applicable to laboratories
• Knowledge of routine and specialist Cytology

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Have good understanding of basic and practical and theoretical cytopathology
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good IT and keyboard skills
• Able to work accurately
• Good IT and keyboard skills

• Knowledge of departmental IT system
• Technically competent in basic Cytological procedures
• Have good interpretative skills at bench level

Personal Qualities

• Be an effective team worker
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
• Able to show initiative
• Able to assist in monitoring the training and well being of junior members of the work area

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.