Stoke-on-Trent - Histopathology Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job overview

We are seeking 4 capable, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendly and dedicated team in the Cellular Pathology Department at The Royal Stoke University Hospital.

*** Applications will be considered from current Band 5 Trainee Biomedical Scientists who have already completed at least 50% of their Specialist Portfolio (Banding will increase to Band 6 upon completion of Portfolio) ***

Main duties of the job

To be an efficient and flexible member of the laboratory team providing a high quality diagnostic service through specialist scientific and technical activities commensurate with the training and education of a Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

To provide specialist advice to clinicians (and to other laboratory users).

To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality.

To maintain competence to practice and to improve professional expertise through engagement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

To supervise team members; providing training and problem solving for specialist equipment.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Biomedical Science Degree
• IBMS post-graduate Specialist Diploma
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of CPD

• Completion or partial completion of IBMS registration portfolio (B5)

Experience

• At least 5 years post registration experience
• Staff management experience
• Experience working with complex, specialist equipment
• Experience of Pathology IT systems

• Experience working in an acute trust
• Experience of working in a busy Microbiology Laboratory

Skills and knowledge

• Able to work as part of a team and independently
• Knowledge of Laboratory Health & Safety regulations and governing bodies
• Good oral and written communication
• Ability to work to SOPs, review and contribute to their implementation
• Ability to analyse and problem solve

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

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At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.